Tools and Resources
Receive Training
The Office of Values and Ethics offers presentations on the Code of Conduct, Disclosure of Wrongdoing, Harassment and Political Activities.
Please contact the OVE to schedule a presentation with your team.
Code of Conduct
Key Links and Documents
- FAQ
- Glossary
- Where to go for help and support?
- Office of Values and Ethics Meeting Aid (PDF, 195 KB)
- Departmental Procedure for the Collection of Gifts for Disposal
- Creating a Safe Space for Dialogue about Values and Ethics
- Case Studies
- Communication Material
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - Values and Ethics
- Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector
- What is ethics?
- Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- Disclosure of Wrongdoing
- Human Resources Service Centre
- Is it Harassment? A Tool to Guide Employees
- Board Game on Values and Ethics: Snakes and Ladders (PDF, 214 KB)
- Values and Ethics Competencies Assessment Guide
- Cannabis
Games
- Jeopardy: Crack the Code of Conduct
- Multiple Choices: Code of Conduct
- True or False: Code of Conduct
- Snakes and Ladders of Values and Ethics
Policies and Legislation
- Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector
- Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act
- Canadian Human Rights Act
- Collective Agreements
- Employment Equity Act
- Financial Administration Act
- Official Languages Act
- Public Service Employment Act
- Public Service Employment Regulations
- Public Service Staff Relations Act
- Privacy Act
- Access to Information Act
Training
- D102, Values and Ethics in Public Sector Governance (Some sessions are designed for French retention)
- C255E-2, Paving the Way - Values and Ethics Foundations for Employees
- Values and Ethics
- Doing Things Right & Doing the Right Thing: Putting the Departmental Code of Conduct into Action
- Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act for Supervisors, Managers and Executives
Studies and Research
- A Strong Foundation: Report of the Task Force on Public Service Values and Ethics (PDF, 2.6 MB)
- Building on a Strong Foundation – The Dialogue Continues: A Case Study Approach to Values and Ethics in the Public Service (PDF, 185 KB)
- Building on a Strong Foundation – The Dialogue Continues: volume II further case studies on Values and Ethics in the Public Service (PDF, 218 KB)
Audit
Disclosure of Wrongdoing
Key Links and Documents
- FAQ
- Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - PSDPA
- Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- The Disclosure Process
- Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - Values and Ethics
- Annual Reports on the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act
Policies and Legislation
Information for Employees
- Information for Employees
- Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act - What it means at ESDC, Labour and Service Canada
- Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Forms
- Employee Disclosure Form (HRB5037) (PDF, 116 KB opens new window)
- Disclosure Process Pocket Card (PDF, 206 KB)
- 5 Things You Should Know About Fraud And Wrongdoing: Who, What, Where, Why, And When? (PDF, 200 KB)
- Fraud Awareness PowerPoint presentation
Information for Managers
- Record of Disclosure for Managers (Form HRB5036) (PDF, 97 KB opens new window)
- “What to do when an employee comes to you to disclose a wrongdoing”
- PSDPA - Screening Process For Managers
- Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act - Information for supervisors at all levels
Archives
Civility and Harassment Prevention
Key Links and Documents
- Policy on Harassment Prevention and Resolution
- Is it Harassment? A tool to guide employees
- Investigation Guide
- Preventing and Resolving Harassment in the Workplace – A Guide for Managers
- People to People Communication – Preventing and Resolving Harassment for a Healthy Work Environment
- Directive on Harassment Complaint Process
- ESDC Code of Conduct
Training
Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment
Key Links and Documents
- FAQ
- Conflict of Interest Declaration Self-Assessment Tool
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Summary Sheet - Code of Conduct (PDF, 261 KB)
- Political activities self-assessment tool
- Apparent Conflict of Interest
- Applications, Files and Accounts of HRDC Employees and Relatives and Friends of HRDC Employees
- Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Application for Employees in Designated Positions to request for a waiver or reduction of the limitation period
- Serving a Family Member or Close Friend
- Guidance on Conflict of Interest and Inappropriate Preferential Treatment
Policies and Legislation
Games
Political Activities
Public Service Commission
The Public Service Employment Act provides a new regime for governing the political activities of public servants, recognizing the need to balance the rights of employees to engage in political activities with the principle of an impartial public service.
Lobbying
Key Links and Documents
- Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada
- Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying public registry