TIAA EVENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT

OVERVIEW

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The Tourism Industry Association of Alberta (TIAA) is committed to providing a safe and welcoming

environment for its events. The Participant Code of Conduct, the “Code”, applies to all participants,

including, but not limited to: attendees, speakers, sponsors, staff, volunteers, service providers and

other guests, the “Participants”. This Code applies to all TIAA programs, meetings, conferences,

seminars, and social gatherings, regardless of whether they are in person, or on-line.

Failure to abide by this Code will result in consequences of corrective action by any or all of the

following: verbal warning, expulsion without refund, banishment, notification to employer, notification

to authorities.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR

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Participants understand and acknowledge that they will:

• Behave in a professional and courteous manner;

• Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, including the Human Rights Legislation,

• Treat all Participants with respect and dignity;

• Collaborate with consideration and respect, and discuss differences and critiques in a non-confrontational manner;

• Respect the rules, policies, and property of TIAA and its contracted facility and vendors;

• Comply with the directions of TIAA staff or event personnel during emergency response procedures; and

• Report suspected violations of the “Code”.

PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR

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Participants understand and acknowledge that the following is prohibited:

• Harassment, including unwelcome or offensive verbal, visual, or physical contact;

• Sexual harassment, including unwelcome and unsolicited sexual advances, including verbal or physical conduct that a person would reasonably find offensive, humiliating, demeaning, or intimidating;

• Disruptive or unruly behaviour, including physical force, or behaviour that endangers the health and safety of the Participants;

• Intimidating or threatening behaviour;

• Discrimination based on race, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, disability or political affinity, or any other characteristic protected by law; and

• Destruction, defacement, dismantlement, misuse, or theft of TIAA property or of its contracted facility and vendors.

REPORTING BEHAVIOUR

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If you or someone else is being subjected to inappropriate conduct, please do not hesitate to speak with

the TIAA staff on-site. Violations will be investigated with discretion and confidentiality.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please contact venue security or local law enforcement.

For any questions, or after-event reporting, please email info@tiaalberta.ca.