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Clearance tells researchers, "Recruitment of research participants may begin."

Local clearance tells researchers, "Until the other Canadian REB clearance is in place, recruitment of research participants for the SMU-affiliate may begin."

Clearance tells researchers, "This is the best way to proceed in light of the new information or event." Some or no alternations may be needed to the research plan moving forward but a REB review is needed.

Clearance tells researchers, "research with participants may continue with the newly demonstrated additions".

Clearance tells researchers, "The research holds extended clearance for another full year."

Clearance tells researchers, "The research has completed in a manner that aligns with the promises that have been made to participants."

Two policies exist that cover responsibilities involving research involving humans. The national policy (TCPS 2, 2022) and the home SMU REB Policy. Previous versions of the TCPS were 1998, 2010, 2014 and 2018.