National Guidelines in Canada - Treasury Board Secretariat

Harassment in the Workplace

This policy has been developed by the Treasury Board Secretariat. Its objective is to provide a work environment that supports productivity and the personal goals, dignity and self-esteem of every employee. Deputy Heads of departments or agencies, who are ultimately responsible for the application of this policy, must:

1. provide a work environment free of harassment;
2. inform all employees of this policy, including their rights and responsibilities;
3. resolve harassment complaints without delay;
4. monitor the situation regularly until they are satisfied that corrective measure(s) has(ve) been implemented;
5. take the necessary action to ensure the confidentiality of complaints;
6. ensure that complaints are dealt with promptly at an informal level through mediation; and
7. ensure that persons conducting investigations are trained to do so, are impartial and have no supervisory relationship with the parties.

 Employment Equity Policy

This Policy has been adopted by the Treasury Board Secretariat and departments and agencies of the federal public service. Its main objectives are the achievement of equality in the federal public service so that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability and the integration of employment equity into human resource management and business planning processes. The policy supports the government’s commitment to managing for results and providing quality service to Canadians.