An arbitrator ruled that Toronto Metropolitan University breached its collective agreement by retaining external lawyer-investigators who had a solicitor-client relationship with the institution, compromising the impartiality of investigations and undermining workers' rights.

An arbitrator ruled that Toronto Metropolitan University failed to adequately address multiple harassment complaints and breaches of safety obligations under the OHSA, resulting in a $30,000 damages award to a tenured professor.

Toronto Metropolitan University's Purchasing Policy outlines a commitment to ethical, transparent, and accountable procurement practices. The policy emphasizes openness, fairness, and the use of diverse suppliers to create social and economic value, guiding procurement processes in a manner that supports equitable treatment and legal compliance.

Toronto Metropolitan University reinforces its commitment to an inclusive and discrimination-free environment by implementing robust human rights policies in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code. These policies ensure that all community members are protected against discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has launched a Certificate in Labour Relations, in collaboration with Lancaster House. The program emphasizes ethical, collaborative, and proactive best practices for union-management relations, reinforcing progressive labor standards and worker rights through education and practical training.

TMU has introduced a Supplier Code of Conduct that requires all suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers to meet strict ethical, environmental, and labour standards, including adherence to Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. This policy is designed to ensure integrity in its supply chains and to prevent complicity in exploitative labor practices.

Toronto Metropolitan University hosted a nonpartisan Ontario Liberal leadership debate as part of its democracy forum, providing a platform for political dialogue and engagement among diverse candidates and fostering civic participation.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is co-hosting a mayoral debate with United Way Greater Toronto and The Toronto Star to foster civic participation and critical democratic discussion. The event, scheduled for May 31 at TMU’s Ted Rogers School of Management, underscores the institution's commitment to engaging the public and students in the electoral process.

TMU's Democratic Engagement Exchange, hosted through its Faculty of Arts, set up a booth on campus to engage students ahead of Toronto's mayoral by-election. The initiative, aimed at encouraging students to vote and voice their concerns, reflects the university's commitment to enhancing democratic participation and civic engagement.

Toronto Metropolitan University is facing a prolonged pension dispute following its unilateral imposition of increased pension contributions in 2021. An independent arbitrator ruled that the measure violated the collective agreement by unfairly burdening custodial and maintenance workers, while faculty rates were later corrected. The resulting inequity has intensified union protests and the threat of a strike, highlighting significant labor relations issues at the institution.

A 2019 review conducted by Toronto Metropolitan University's Yellowhead Institute found that 81% of injunctions filed by corporations against First Nations were granted, while 81% of injunctions filed by First Nations were denied. The research highlights systematic bias that favors corporate interests and undermines indigenous rights, contributing to a more informed public debate on environmental and social justice.