Statement on Free Speech
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requires every publicly-assisted college and university in Ontario to develop and publicly post a free speech policy by January 1, 2019, that meets a minimum standard specified by the Government of Ontario.
Given the formal affiliation that governs the relationship between the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), Lakehead University and Laurentian University (host institutions), all NOSM students, faculty, staff, management and guests will be subject to the free speech policies of the host institutions, in accordance with the following:
As undergraduate medical students at NOSM are registered/enrolled at either host institution, the students would be covered by the host institution’s free speech policy and would follow procedures established under the university’s policy specific to where they are registered.
As NOSM occupies space on the host institutions’ campuses, and serves as the Faculty of Medicine for both universities:
- all other learners, full-time faculty and staff, who are based at NOSM at Lakehead University will be subject to Lakehead University’s policy on free speech.
- all other learners, full-time faculty and staff, who are based at NOSM at Laurentian University will be subject to Laurentian University’s policy on free speech.
Guests of NOSM at Lakehead University or NOSM at Laurentian University would also be subject to the policy that governs the campus they are attending.
This Policy does not restrict Academic Freedom entitlement derived from Collective Agreements at NOSM or otherwise.
Complaints in relation to NOSM’s execution of these policies can be brought forward to:
Ray Hunt, NOSM’s Chief Operating Officer at ray.hunt@nosm.ca or 705-662-7147.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act) has applied to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine since June 10, 2006.
The purposes of this Act are:
(a) to provide a right of access to information under the control of institutions in accordance with the principles that,
- information should be available to the public,
- necessary exemptions from the right of access should be limited and specific, and
- decisions on the disclosure of government information should be reviewed independently of government; and
(b) to protect the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information about themselves held by institutions and to provide individuals with a right of access to that information.
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Office of the Chief Operating Officer
May 19, 2017
Access to Information
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine, through its administrative and academic units, routinely provides information to the public. An official access request for information which can be routinely released to the public is not required.
Informal Process
Begin the process for requesting information with an informal request to the Unit that you believe may hold the information required. Describe the records requested to the contact person in the Unit. You will be assisted in your request and told whether the information is readily available or if you will be required to submit a formal request under the Act.
Formal Process
When an informal request to access information is denied, a formal application can be made under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A Request to Access Information form is available below.
- Submit a formal application for the requested records to the Director of Planning and Risk in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer.
- Provide enough detail to enable the School to identify the records.
- Indicate whether you want a copy of the record or to examine the record.
- Attach payment for the required fees.
- The Director of Planning and Risk may contact you to clarify your request.
- The School must make every reasonable effort to respond to a request no later than 30 calendar days after receiving it, unless specific exceptions apply that warrant an extended period of time for the School to respond.
An applicant may request that the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario review any decision made by the School that relates to a request. Information on the appeal process can be accessed at: Information and Privacy Commissioner Appeal Process
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Office of the Chief Operating Officer
May 17, 2017
FIPPA Policies and Protocols
- Collection of Personal Information Protocol
- Information Access and Protection of Privacy Policy
- FIPPA Delegation of Authority Protocol
- Records Retention Policy
Forms
- Request to Access Information
- IPC Appeal Form
- IPC Privacy Complaint Form
- Informed Consent for Disclosure of Personal Information
- NOSM Records Destruction Form
Guidelines and Resources:
- IPC Disclosing of Electronic Media Fact Sheet
- IPC Disclosure to Law Enforcement Privacy Fact Sheet
- IPC Fees, Fee Estimates and Fee Waivers
- IPC Health Privacy Breach Guidelines
- IPC Health Privacy Breach Reporting Guidelines
- IPC Third Party Information Exemption Fact Sheet
Contact:
Grace Vita
Director of Planning and Risk
Phone: 807-766-7396
Fax: 807-766-7371
Email: grace.vita@nosm.ca