Code of Conduct for CADTH Events

Canada's Drug Agency welcomes everyone with an interest in evidence-based decision-making about drugs, medical devices, and health systems to Canada's Drug Agency events for productive, meaningful, respectful discussion and dialogue.

This code of conduct outlines the expectations for Canada's Drug Agency staff, attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers (collectively termed “participants”) at the annual Canada's Drug Agency Symposium and other events hosted by Canada's Drug Agency including associated activities such as social events and in the use of Twitter or other online media.

By registering for a Canada's Drug Agency event, you agree that harassment or disrespectful conduct do not belong at any Canada's Drug Agency event. Examples of such behaviour may include: 

• unwelcome behaviour that demeans or embarrasses a person for any reason
• offensive or inappropriate remarks, gestures, material, or behaviour
• sustained disruption of a speaker
• inappropriate jokes or cartoons including racial or ethnic slurs
• grouping or isolating
• yelling, belittling, or reprimanding in the presence of others
• aggressive behaviour
• sexual harassment or unwelcome attention
• damaging gossip or rumours
• unwarranted or unwanted physical contact
• social media disparagement
• reprisals as a result of making a complaint under this code.

Contact Us to Report an Incident

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a Canada's Drug Agency staff member immediately. Complaints made under this code of conduct will be taken seriously, handled with care, and thoroughly investigated. We will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.

CADTH’s Commitment

If a participant engages in harassment or disrespectful conduct, Canada's Drug Agency may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning the offender, expulsion from the event without a refund at the discretion of Canada's Drug Agency, and/or contacting venue security or local law enforcement. Offenders may be excluded from attending future Canada's Drug Agency events.

By registering to attend a Canada's Drug Agency event, you are hereby agreeing to this Code of Conduct.