The Coaticook Medical Clinic has permanently terminated its business and professional ties to Dr. Steven Monette after the latter pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct on Tuesday at his disciplinary hearing before the Quebec College of Physicians, the clinic made the announcement Tuesday in a press release. The decision to fire Monette was made under the anti-harassment and discrimination policy, the code of ethics, and the contractual agreements governing members of the clinic, it added. In March, it was announced that Monette would have to return to the Disciplinary Council at the end of May to face a charge of a sexual misconduct that included full sexual intercourse. See full story in the Thursday, May 31 edition of The Record.