Harassment and violence
Prevention of workplace harassment and violence
The Government of Canada is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive public service that is free from harassment and violence where all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
To strengthen the internal departmental policies that keep employees safe and to ensure that workplaces are free from harassment in the federal public service, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has released the Directive on the Prevention and Resolution of Workplace Harassment and Violence in line with the implementation of Bill C-65, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (harassment and violence) and the Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations, which apply to all federally regulated workplaces.
This comprehensive directive requires departments to:
- better prevent and respond to harassment
- provide support to those affected by harassment and violence in the core public administration
- investigate, record and report all occurrences of harassment and violence in their organizations
This directive replaces the following rescinded policy and directive:
- Policy on Harassment Prevention and Resolution
- Directive on the Harassment Complaint Process
Departmental representatives for the prevention and resolution of harassment in the workplace
The Departmental Representatives for the Prevention and Resolution of Harassment in the Workplace (accessible only on the Government of Canada network) lists departmental contacts for assistance with harassment and violence in the workplace.
If you are a Designated Recipient for your department or agency, refer to the GCXchange Community of Practice (accessible only on the Government of Canada network).
Domestic violence in the workplace
Visit the following for information and resources on domestic violence in the workplace:
Related links
- Canada Labour Code
- Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations
- Directive on the Prevention and Resolution of Workplace Harassment and Violence
- Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention (HVP): 943-1-IPG-104
- Requirements for employers to prevent harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces
- Informal conflict management system services
Archived tools and guides
Resources that support the former harassment and conflict resolution process have been archived since . They remain available on the Government of Canada web archive for cases filed prior to .
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