No. You do not have to make a formal report to access support services. You can access resources such as Counselling Services, Health Services, or the Mamidosewin Centre for guidance and support. Whether or not you make a report is your choice.

Security Services handles reports and investigations as confidentially as possible. Information will only be shared with those who need to know in order to provide support, assess safety concerns, or investigate the matter.

Security Services can work with you to develop a personalized safety plan and discuss measures that may help you feel safer on campus.

You can make a report in person at the Security Office, online, or by telephone.

You can make an anonymous report in person or online. However, Security Services may have limited ability to investigate anonymous reports. While you are not required to provide your name or the name of the person involved, this information is often necessary to conduct a thorough investigation. Your privacy will be respected throughout the process.

You can make a report at any time, regardless of when the incident occurred.

Yes. You can report incidents that occurred off campus or outside of residence. Support will always be available; however, Security Services may have limited authority to investigate incidents that did not occur on campus or in connection with a College activity or event.

You can make a report. Depending on the circumstances, the matter may be investigated by Security Services, Human Resources, or another appropriate College department in accordance with applicable College policies and procedures.

You may choose to withdraw your participation in an investigation at any point. If there are safety concerns, Security Services may need to continue with an investigation.

Yes. However, if a police investigation is underway, the College may delay parts of its own investigation to avoid interfering with the police process. Support measures can still be put in place while external investigations are ongoing.

The investigation process will depend on the circumstances of the report. It may include interviews with the complainant, the respondent, and any witnesses, as well as the review of available evidence such as CCTV footage, electronic records, or other relevant information.

Making a report does not automatically result in disciplinary action. If an investigation finds that College policies have been violated, appropriate measures may be taken. For students, this may include outcomes under the Student Conduct process, ranging from educational measures and warnings to suspension or expulsion.

If a formal investigation is conducted, the person responding to the allegations will generally be informed of the complaint and given an opportunity to respond. The College will take reasonable steps to protect your privacy throughout the process.

It is your decision whether to contact the police. However, in certain circumstances involving safety concerns, criminal activity, or legal obligations, the College may need to contact police or other emergency services.

Sexual assault is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. It occurs when a person intentionally applies force of a sexual nature to another person without their consent. Sexual assault can include a wide range of behaviours, from unwanted sexual touching or kissing to more serious forms of sexual contact. Consent must be voluntary, ongoing, and can be withdrawn at any time.

Sexual violence includes any sexual act or act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression that is committed, threatened, or attempted without consent.

Consent is the voluntary, informed, and ongoing agreement to engage in sexual activity. Consent must be given freely and can be withdrawn at any time during the activity. If consent is withdrawn, the activity must stop immediately. Consent cannot generally be withdrawn after the activity has occurred solely because a person later regrets or is unhappy with their decision.