Professional Unsuitability By-Law approved – College of Medicine
The University of Manitoba Senate approved the Max Rady College of Medicine
Professional Unsuitability By-Law
on June 24, 2026. The new by-law, which comes into effect on August 1, 2026, establishes a clear and transparent framework for addressing concerns related to a learner's professional suitability for practice while emphasizing procedural fairness, remediation
where appropriate and accountability. It also supports restorative approaches for lower-level concerns, recognizing that many professionalism issues are best addressed through education, reflection and learning.
This milestone reflects the collaborative efforts of many individuals across the College and the University who contributed to developing a framework that supports learners, upholds professional standards and helps foster respectful and safe learning environments.
ConfidenceLine launched July 1, 2026
Creating environments where people feel safe to raise concerns remains one of our highest priorities. That's why we're excited to introduce
ConfidenceLine.
We know that raising a concern can feel difficult. Many people worry about being identified, not knowing what will happen next or whether their concern is significant enough to report.
ConfidenceLine is a secure, third-party platform that offers an additional way to safely share concerns about learning and working environments. It provides the option to remain anonymous while enabling two-way communication with the Office of Professionalism
allowing for guidance, dialogue and appropriate follow up while protecting privacy.
ConfidenceLine can be used to raise concerns related to:
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Unprofessional behaviour
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Disrespectful interactions
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Discrimination or racism
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Harassment or sexual violence
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Violence
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Situations where guidance or support is needed
We hope ConfidenceLine makes it easier for members of our community to ask questions, seek guidance and raise concerns early, helping us address issues
before they grow.
College Speak Up leads & Specialized Support retreat – May 28, 2026
On May 28, 2026 the Office of Professionalism hosted a half-day retreat for
college Speak Up leads and Specialized Support representatives.
This dedicated time created space for participants to step back from day-to-day responsibilities and focus on reflection, connection and shared learning. Speak Up leads play a critical role in supporting learners, responding to concerns and strengthening learning
environments across the Colleges.
One of the highlights of the retreat was the opportunity for Speak Up Leads from across the Colleges to learn from one another. These conversations help us build consistency, strengthen relationships and ensure people responding to concerns feel supported in
this important work.
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