The Tri-Council Research Ethics Code: Problems and Solutions, Toronto

Date:            January 11, 2007
Time:            2:30 - 4:00
Location        York University, McLaughlin College Senior Common Room (MCL140)
Sponsor:       York University Centre for Practical Ethics

The Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS) has been established to regulate and ensure ethical research practice in Canada.  The code employs a “one size fits all” approach which has resulted in a number of practical and bureaucratic problems.  Issues have arisen with regard to aboriginal research, sponsorship, academic freedom and safety.  Recommendations will be made for the expected revision of the code in 2007.