SHERBROOKE, QC, Nov. 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- An independent arbitrator has rejected all grievances before them and maintained the termination of a former faculty member in the School of Education at Bishop's University.
The arbitrator found that the misconduct alleged by the University was proven. They found that the former faculty member's conduct constituted psychological harassment, including cyberharassment, along with serious incivility, and that dismissal was proportionate in the circumstances. Their decision follows more than 40 days of hearings over nearly four years.
"Bishop's University has a legal and moral obligation to provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for members of its community," said Principal and Vice-Chancellor Sébastien Lebel-Grenier. "That obligation guided every step we took: investigating the allegations, addressing the conduct, and defending the termination before the arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision confirms that the termination was justified."
Bishop's recognizes that members of its community were affected by this process. The University remains committed to their ongoing support and well-being.
The full arbitration decision, written in French, is available on the Bishop's University website.
ABOUT BISHOP'S UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1843 and located on the traditional territory of the Abenaki people (W8banakiak wdakiw8k), Bishop's University is an English-language institution in the Eastern Townships of Québec -- one of Canada's most distinctive academic settings where studying in English while living in French-speaking Canada is part of the education itself. Our 550-acre campus is home to a highly engaged community where students are challenged to grow beyond what they already know academically, personally, and experientially.
Research and creativity are central to Bishop's University's mission. We empower our faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students to contribute research, scholarly inquiry, innovation, and knowledge creation across diverse fields of study. Our researchers generate new knowledge driven by collaboration and interdisciplinary exchange that has direct relevance and measurable impact for communities, partners, and end users. Our students participate at every stage, from the first lines of inquiry to publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Bishop's is home to five Canada Research Chairs, a Jarislowsky Chair, and robust external research funding, anchored by a research culture that pairs rigorous inquiry with close faculty-student mentorship. Innovative and impactful research takes place across Business, Education, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Graduate offerings include a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Master's programs in Physics, Computer Science, and Education, as well as an Individualized Master's program supporting interdisciplinary research.
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