He served here for over 13 years with a vibrant outreach to undergraduate students and a busy worship life at Huron's Chapel.

A regular speaker across Canada on issues facing young people and their faith he has been published in journals and periodicals especially on the topic of the needs of youth and intentional Bible study and discipleship.

Sitting Ontario Bishop Michael Oulton and Germond wrote that they had received "allegations" against Cliff and that "proper authorities have been informed."

Cliff was also inhibited from his duties in the Province of Rupert's Land by Kerr-Wilson, who nevertheless stated that:“The Inhibition does not imply, or presume guilt on Bishop Cliff’s part, but is enacted in keeping with our church’s commitment to take all allegations seriously and to facilitate transparency in the investigation process.” [2] Following the investigation, Germond announced on August 1, 2023, that the allegations were not supported by evidence, all inhibitions had been lifted, concurrence from the Ontario house of bishops had been received, and there was no remaining impediment to Cliff's installation as the 13th bishop of the Diocese of Ontario.

[5] Cliff, a singer, who played trumpet as a youth, but switched to voice as a student at the University of Western Ontario,[6] has performed at charity fundraising events as a member of a vocal trio of three Anglican priests since the 1990s, the "Three Cantors."

in historical theology while working at Huron with a Thesis on the Chapel Royal and influences of Elizabeth I on politics in her day.

[8] Along with the other singers of the Three Cantors and Mr. Angus Sinclair their accompanist, Cliff was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree (honoris causa) while still at Huron in 2013.