Respect for People - Policies, Guidelines and Legislation

For further reading on the expected behaviours and topics discussed in the ESDC Code of Conduct with regard to Respect for People, you may find the following references useful:

• Canadian Human Rights Act: Legislation which gives each of us an equal opportunity to work and live without being hindered by discriminatory practices.
• Canadian Multiculturalism Act: An Act for the preservation and enhancement of multiculturalism in Canada.
• Policy on Prevention and Resolution of Harassment in the Workplace: Treasury Board policy which provides guidance to help prevent and resolve situations of harassment in the workplace.
• Policy on the Duty to Accommodate Persons with Disabilities in the Public Service: Policy outlining the principal steps necessary to attain the goal of a representative Public Service that includes persons with disabilities.
• ESDC Guidelines Duty to Accommodate in the Workplace – A Shared Responsibility (DOC, 1.4 MB): Document to provide management and employees with practical information, processes, Frequently Asked Questions, references and forms to assist them in achieving reasonable workplace accommodation.