Ontario Broader Public Sector Supply Chain Code of Ethics

To ensure an ethical, professional, and accountable BPS supply chain.

1. Personal Integrity and Professionalism
   Individuals involved with supply chain activities must act, and be seen to act, with integrity and professionalism. Honesty, care, and due diligence must be integral to all
   supply chain activities within and between BPS organizations, suppliers and vendors. Respect must be demonstrated for each other and for the environment. Confidential
   information must be safeguarded. Participants must not engage in any activity that may create, or appear to create, a conflict of interest, such as accepting gifts or
   favours, providing preferential treatment, or publicly endorsing suppliers or products.
2. Accountability and Transparency
   Supply chain activities must be open and accountable. In particular, purchasing and contracting activities must be fair, transparent and conducted with a view to obtaining
   the best value for public money. All participants must ensure that public sector resources are used in a responsible, efficient, and effective manner.
3. Compliance and Continuous Improvement
   Individuals involved with purchasing or other Supply Chain Activities must comply with this Code of Ethics and the laws of Canada and Ontario. Individuals should
   continuously work to improve supply chain policies and procedures, to improve their supply chain knowledge and skill levels, and to share leading practices.