Community members invited to provide feedback on university’s Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy (DHPP)
The TMU community is invited to share their feedback through consultations for the university’s Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy Review.
At Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), we are committed to promoting equity and maintaining university environments where all community members can learn, work, live and flourish with dignity and respect.
The Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy (DHPP) reflects TMU’s commitment to addressing all forms of discrimination and harassment at the university. The policy does this by providing direction to all students, faculty and staff about our shared rights and responsibilities to promote and protect human rights and ensure legal compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. The DHPP also provides for a fair and confidential complaint resolution process for community members who may experience discrimination or harassment.
TMU will begin a DHPP Review in the fall of 2024. Conducted by the Office of the Vice-President, Equity Community and Inclusion (OVPECI), the review is expected to continue into the spring of 2025.
The DHPP Review will ensure that the policy reflects TMU’s institutional commitment to preventing and addressing discrimination and harassment with a focus on human rights best practices and continuing to support our diverse community’s evolving needs.
Creating an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment is a goal and collective responsibility at TMU shared by all students, faculty, contract lecturers, staff and community members. As part of the DHPP Review, we invite TMU community members to participate in consultations this fall. All voices, concerns, and feedback are valued and welcomed.
Complete the online survey by November 1, 2024
All community members are invited to complete the (google form) online survey (external link) about the human rights policy at TMU by November 1.
There will be an opportunity to complete a second online survey to provide feedback on draft policy revisions in February 2025.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in virtual town hall consultations in October.
Sign up for virtual town hall consultations
Staff Town Hall
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Open to: All staff
Faculty and Contract Lecturers Town Hall
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Open to: All faculty and contract lecturers
Student Town Hall #1
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Open to: All students
Student Town Hall #2
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Open to: All students
Student Town Hall #3
Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Time: 10 am to 11:15 am
Open to: All students
Additional feedback sessions to be held with university stakeholders and community groups
The DHPP Review team is committed to a transparent and inclusive consultation process and will also be meeting with
- student unions, clubs and societies
- faculty, contract lecturer and staff unions
- MAC employees
- administrative offices that interact with the policy or service students, faculty and staff impacted by the policy
- equity-focused staff in faculties and departments
- additional TMU community members
The DHPP review team will meet with a variety of TMU community members, including student unions, clubs and societies.
If you are unable to attend or have questions
If you are unable to attend a town hall or feedback session but would like to provide feedback, or if you have any questions about the consultations, please email dhppreview@torontomu.ca.
Learn more about Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy Review.
Resources are available
Human Rights Services offers human rights expertise to students, faculty and staff by providing proactive advice and consultation on human rights issues and delivering human rights-focused education and training across the university.
For those who experience or witness discrimination or harassment at the university, Human Rights Services receives reports and provides confidential complaint resolution services rooted in trauma-informed approaches and procedural fairness. Human Rights Services can also refer students, faculty and staff to well-being resources to support them as necessary.
TMU community members who would like to report an incident of discrimination and harassment or learn about the options available to them can contact Human Rights Services at humanrights@torontomu.ca or 416-979-5349. Learn more about Human Rights Services.
Additional resources
- Students can access well-being services and support, including individual counselling support and/or individual peer support hosted by Student Wellbeing.
- Students can access Good2Talk (external link) , a free, confidential mental health support service for all post-secondary students in Ontario, available 24/7/365. Access support by calling 1-866-925-5454 or by texting “GOOD2TALKON” to 686868.
- Student Care offers support to students navigating a variety of complex factors while they study, including financial, academic, physical and mental health challenges. Students are encouraged to connect with them at studentcare@torontomu.ca.
- Faculty and staff members can access the Employee and Family Assistance Program for counselling and other supports, including culturally specific individual counselling.