
Safe Disclosure Reporting and Investigation Policy
Queen’s University’s Safe Disclosure Policy outlines the regular process to confidentially report concerns about professional or financial misconduct. Queen's Ombudsperson acts as the Safe Disclosure Officer.
Although such concerns may be reported to your direct supervisor or university administrator, you can also contact the Safe Disclosure Officer to make a report.
Direct phone: 613-533-2030
Email: safe.disclosure@queensu.ca
Queen’s University also has a variety of channels in place for addressing other more specific concerns at the university. These are outlined in the Safe Disclosure Policy, including:
In circumstances where you do not feel you can have a discussion about the issue with your supervisor or manager, contact the Ombudsperson.
There is an important distinction to be made between a report being confidential and a report being anonymous. If you disclose information, the information will be treated as confidential and your identity will be protected. However, it is necessary to consider the university’s ability to conduct a competent investigation, and any legal limits to confidentiality. For example, if a matter reported appears to involve criminal behaviour, the appropriate authorities will be notified immediately.
In contrast, an anonymous report may be accepted, but your decision to remain anonymous or to request that your name not be disclosed may limit the university’s ability to investigate the matter. Regardless, any matter that appears to involve criminal behaviour will be forwarded to the police.