Industry Canada Values and Ethics Code

Table of Contents

• Message from the Deputy Ministers
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Application

Chapter I: Values

• The Role of Federal Public Servants at Industry Canada
• The Role of Ministers
• Statement of Values
• Respect for Democracy
• Respect for People
• Integrity
• Stewardship
• Excellence
• Expected Behaviours
• Respect for Democracy
• Respect for People
• Integrity
• Stewardship
• Excellence
• Avenues of Resolution
• Duties and Obligations
• Public Servants
• The Deputy Minister
• Senior Officer for Disclosure
• Treasury Board Secretariat - Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer
• Public Service Commission

Chapter II: Conflict of Interest

• Requirements for Public Servants
• Definitions
• Prevention of Conflict of Interest
• General Responsibilities and Duties
• During Employment
• Assets
• Outside Employment and Activities
• Political Activities
• Use of Social Media
• Serving on Board of Directors
• Gifts, Hospitality and other Benefits
• Solicitation
• Avoidance of Preferential Treatment
• Prevention of Post-Employment Conflict of Interest Situations
• Before Leaving Employment
• Post-employment Limitation Period for Public Servants in Designated Positions
• Waiver or Reduction of Limitation Period
• Resolution

Appendix A: Other Resources

Appendix B: Reference Documents

• Industry Canada Policies and Publications
• Treasury Board Policies and Publications
• Legislation