2022 Updates to TCPS 2 Released

January 17, 2023

The Panel on Research Ethics (PRE) has released the TCPS 2022 version. Changes include:

  • new provisions concerning broad consent
  • stem cells and human cell lines
  • multiple site review (until further notice, the current procedures for harmonizing UBC Ethics applications will remain the same)

Updates to BREB and CREB guidance and web links will be made as soon as possible and as needed. In the meantime, please see:

NEW TCPS 2: https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/policy-politique_tcps2-eptc2_2022.html

Summary of changes: https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/policy-politique_tcps2-eptc2_2022_changes-modifications.html



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