Governance
This section breaks down the structures and systems that help keep creative projects and organizations running smoothly. From understanding boards and bylaws to making collective decisions and ensuring accountability, this section offers clear guidance on how governance can support sustainable, values-driven work.
Professional Standards
Professional standards often include ethical standards, standards of practice and professional frameworks. They are frequently discipline specific. They describe the goals, principles and aspirations of professionals working within that discipline and cover both the rights and responsibilities of those professionals. Often these are created by professional associations and unions.
It is important to know that these standards cannot override provincial labour laws. s with an idea.
Workplace Safety
Did you know that as an independent producer or independent theatre company, you are required by law to have a Harassment Policy and a Health and Safety Policy? This page will talk about Workplace Safety from a Health and Safety perspective.
Harassment
Harassment is discrimination based on race, religion, sex, age, or disability. It can also refer to unwelcome physical contact. Harassment is defined by the Canadian Human Rights Commission as: "a form of discrimination. It involves any unwanted physical or verbal behaviour that offends or humiliates you.”