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
    1. Respect for Democracy
    2. Respect for People
    3. Integrity
    4. Stewardship
    5. 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