Voluntary Codes : A Guide for Their Development and Use – Table of Contents

Voluntary Codes: A Guide for Their Development and Use

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A joint initiative of the Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada,
and the Regulatory Affairs Division, Treasury Board Secretariat
March 1998

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Table of Contents

[ Minister's Message ]

1. Preface
2. About Voluntary Codes
   • What is a Voluntary Code?
   • Features of Voluntary Codes
   • Benefits of Voluntary Codes
   • Potential Drawbacks of Voluntary Codes
   • Common Characteristics of Good Voluntary Codes
   • Conditions Conducive to Successful Code Development
     • Pressures for Code Development
     • Sector-wide Codes
3. Developing and Implementing Voluntary Codes
   • Processes for Developing Effective Codes
     • An Eight-step Model for Developing Codes
     • Tips and Suggestions
   • Components of Effective Codes
   • Effective Implementation of Voluntary Codes
     • Phased-in Compliance
     • Implementation Roles
     • Private Law Implications
4. Summary of Key Points
5. Where Can I Get More Help?
6. Comments