Our shared commitment to a safe and respectful campus
As we begin the New Year, I want to remind all of you about what makes our university unique. From day one, our mission has been distinctive: to serve societal needs while preparing students for meaningful careers. For nearly 75 years, our commitment to bold, forward-looking thinking has grown steadily stronger. Our purpose has always been grounded in impact - from our commitment to experiential learning, to launching successful law and medical schools - the TMU approach is built upon ensuring that our students, faculty, staff, alumni and the communities we serve are equipped not only to adapt, but to thrive.
We are proud to be part of a diverse and dynamic community where everyone may express their ideas and beliefs freely and respectfully. At TMU, we are committed to ensuring that every community member can learn, work, teach, study, and participate fully in campus life.
Our university is a place where difficult discussions and debate are welcome and must happen in a way that protects the safety of all students, faculty and staff. As the university’s statement on freedom of speech makes clear, “The right to freedom of speech comes with the responsibility to exercise that right in an atmosphere free of intimidation and in an environment that supports the free speech rights of those with opposing views.”
Our goal is to foster free expression, respectful dialogue, and a safe learning environment for all, so that every community member can engage safely and respectfully in all campus activities. Harassment and intimidation – including nonconsensual filming or recording of community members – is unacceptable and will be reviewed under TMU policies.
To reinforce these standards, TMU encourages all students to uphold the values and expectations detailed in TMU’s Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct. In the face of escalating tensions on campus, the university will be judicious in applying the Code to any behaviours that contravene our shared values.
To learn more or report concerns, please email studentconduct@torontomu.ca or contact Community Safety and Security.
As we return to campus and start 2026, let’s all work together to ensure TMU remains a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus for all of us.
Mohamed Lachemi
President & Vice-Chancellor