Gary William Jenkins, a substitute teacher in Burnaby, British Columbia, has faced disciplinary action for professional misconduct, including referring to a student as 'fat kid' during a physical education class in 2023. This remark was made when a student was moving slowly in an activity. In another incident, Jenkins publicly criticized a student's snack by reading its ingredients and suggesting such foods contribute to being overweight. These actions were deemed attempts to motivate students through shaming. Jenkins also admitted to making contact with a student's buttocks while cleaning up after class. He had previous complaints regarding inappropriate touching from students dating back to 2019, leading to a letter of expectations in 2021 to maintain professional boundaries. After the 2023 incidents, the Burnaby school district issued Jenkins a letter of discipline, requiring him to complete courses titled 'Having Conversations' and 'Professional Boundaries Issues.' Following these developments, the B.C. commissioner for teacher regulation reprimanded Jenkins and ordered him to take an additional course on 'Creating a Positive Learning Environment.'