MUTUAL RESPECT POLICY

2 Objectives To clearly establish the responsibilities and accountability of all members to prevent and discourage harassment. Create and maintain a harassment-free environment through Education and awareness Prevention Intervention Effective complaint handling

3 What Is Harassment? Generally defined as behavior including comments and/or conduct which is insulting, intimidating, humiliating, hurtful, malicious, degrading, or otherwise offensive to an individual or groups of individuals, or which creates an uncomfortable environment.

4 The Human Rights Code Prohibits Harassment on the following grounds: Race Ancestry Place of Origin Colour Ethnic Origin Marital/Family Status Citizenship Creed (religion) Sex Sexual Orientation Disability Age Record of Offense

5 Identifying Harassment Harassment may include: Written/Verbal abuse or threats, physical assault Sexually oriented comments Racial/Ethnic slurs Displaying sexually explicit, racist or otherwise offensive derogatory material Sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious graffiti Unwelcome sexual remarks, leering, or other obscene gestures Unwelcome physical contact Vandalism

6 Complaint Process First attempt to resolve the issue directly with the persons concerned. Report the incident to the Vice-President of Operations at their specific level Investigation process

7 Investigation Process Once a complaint is formally lodged, the following steps will be initiated: The complaint is documented and forwarded to the Vice President of Operations Division Executive is informed and a person of competency is appointed An investigation is carried out

8 Resolution Informing the harasser that the behaviour is inappropriate, Apology Recurrence of the behaviour will result in the need for corrective and disciplinary action

9 Disciplinary Action Actions taken may include but are not limited to: Sanctions Warnings, verbal or written Probationary conditions Temporary membership suspension Termination of membership Appeal Procedure

10 Intent The intent of the National Mutual Respect Policy is to provide all members with a harassment-free environment.