Canadian researchers who plan to recruit participants only from outside Canada are not required to seek REB approval from their institution because the mission of TCPS 2 is to protect Canadian research participants.

A2-3. Complete the following sentence: “Under TCPS 2, research that relies exclusively on information that is publicly accessible and for which there is no reasonable expectation of privacy _________.” Requires REB review. Is exempt from REB review. May require REB review, depending on the circumstances.

If the REB determines that the targeted population and prospective participants have the capacity to decide for themselves to participate in this study, must the REB also require that the researcher seek the authorization of a parent or authorized third party prior to the participation of minors in this context?

As the main policy document for research ethics in Canada, TCPS 2 supersedes provincial and territorial legislation. False True

A researcher at a Canadian institution eligible to receive Agency funding wishes to determine the frequency of cannabis consumption among high school students in Canada. The researcher will create a website that includes a secure link to a survey for students wishing to participate in the research. For scientific reasons, only students who have already used cannabis will be invited to participate and respond anonymously to the survey (please answer all questions by YES or NO).If the REB determines that the targeted population and prospective participants have the capacity to decide for themselves to participate in this study, must the REB also require that the researcher seek the authorization of a parent or authorized third party prior to the participation of minors in this context? No Yes

Program evaluation activities do not constitute research for the purposes of TCPS 2