Respectful environment in Council and committee

At The City, respect is the foundation for a productive and thriving workplace. It is ingrained in our values and culture. We are committed to supporting a safe and respectful work environment. This includes a shared responsibility for building and sustaining a respectful and inclusive space during Council and Council Committee meetings.

The City of Calgary is committed to providing a respectful and safe environment for public participation in Council and committee proceedings. It is expected that all participants will engage respectfully, treat others with dignity, and refrain from discriminatory, abusive, or harassing comments or conduct. These expectations support fair and productive dialogue for all attendees. Comments that are disrespectful or do not contain required information may not be included in written submissions.

All visitors to City facilities are expected to follow the appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of everyone working in and visiting our sites. This includes respectful remote participation in meetings (call-in etc.).

The City’s Code of Conduct includes a Respectful Workplace Policy (HR-LR-001), as well as a Workplace Violence Policy (GN-040). Contractors, suppliers, volunteers and the public are expected to follow these policies.

City employees are a reflection of our diverse, resilient and vibrant city. The City’s Code of Conduct reflects The City’s values, employee promise, and requirement for employees to respect each other and the public. See our culture.

The City’s Code of Conduct includes a Respectful Workplace Policy (HR-LR-001), as well as a Workplace Violence Policy (GN-040) that City employees must abide by.

All City employees complete two mandatory training sessions every two (2) years to promote inclusion and equity in the workplace:

Code of Conduct training - The City’s Code of Conduct training is a mandatory eLearning that has been offered since 2018 to ensure employees are familiar with the Code, can practice values-based decision making, and have access to information and support if they are unsure or have concerns; and

Respect in the Workplace training – The City’s Respect in the Workplace training is a mandatory eLearning that discusses appropriate and inappropriate workplace behaviour and the roles City employees play in fostering a healthy work environment. 

If something doesn’t seem right, safe or appropriate, you have options to voice your concerns.

Whistle-blower Program

The Whistle-blower Program provides a confidential process for Calgarians and City employees to report suspected acts of waste and/or wrongdoing involving City employees, contractors, suppliers, agencies, and commissions over which Council has the authority to require general policies be followed.

For more information on reporting concerns and the types of concerns to report, please visit the Whistle-blower Program.