as the main policy document for research ethics in canada, tcps 2 supersedes provincial and territorial legislation. false true

The statement "As the main policy document for research ethics in Canada, TCPS 2 supersedes provincial and territorial legislation" is false. The Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2) is a central policy document providing ethical guidelines for research involving humans in Canada. However, it does not have legal authority to override or supersede provincial and territorial legislation. TCPS 2 is a policy guideline meant to be consistent with Canadian laws and regulations, but it is not a law itself. Researchers must comply with both TCPS 2 and the relevant provincial or territorial legislation, and in case of conflict, the stricter or legally binding standard (usually legislation) takes precedence.