Statement regarding police investigation

September 23, 2016
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Posted September 22nd, 2016 Last updated on October 2nd, 2016 @10:17am

Mr. Geoffrey Burnet commenced contract employment at Columbia International College in November 2014 following completion of a clean police and vulnerable sector screening report.  Columbia International College has terminated the employment of Mr. Geoffrey Burnet as of September 20, 2016, and Columbia International College is cooperating with local police forces in their investigation of Mr. Burnet. 

Columbia International College has been advised by police that the charges against Mr. Burnet relate to sexual misconduct in Hamilton in 2007/8. All of the misconducts are not related to any Columbia International College students, or the College itself.

CIC Statement Page

Press Release – Hamilton Police

Steve Saunders Principal Columbia International College 905-572-7883 x2909
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