Conduct and culture change
Initiatives, activities, programs, services and events by the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to address systemic misconduct and to advance positive culture change within the Defence Team.
Services and information
Culture change in the Defence Team
Learn about the work the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are doing to build a safer and more inclusive organization.
Independent External Comprehensive Review
Find information about the Independent External Comprehensive Review aimed at preventing and eradicating harassment and sexual misconduct.
Workplace conflict, misconduct, and harassment resolution
Find information and resources related to sexual misconduct, grievances, harassment prevention, filing complaints.
Conduct and culture research and policies
Access an online database providing a comprehensive and searchable list of all DND/CAF research and policies related to conduct and culture change.
Conduct and Culture Engagements
Learn how DND/CAF is engaging with Defence Team members as well as external and internal stakeholders to learn from their lived experiences and gather their feedback and suggestions.
Conduct and Culture Data Centre
Find key metrics about the Defence Team and data on key issues, such as personnel demographics, workplace experiences, conduct, and leadership.
Training and education
Information on education, training and resources to support informal training related to conduct and culture change in the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Find services and information relating to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
Defence ethics
Principles, values and expected behaviours of members of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.
What we are doing
Reports
- External Monitor Report - Second Status Report
- External Monitor Report - First Status Report
- Minister of National Defence’s Report to Parliament on Culture Change Reforms in response to former Supreme Court Justice Arbour’s recommendations
- Report of the Independent External Comprehensive Review
- Minister of National Defence Advisory Panel on Systemic Racism and Discrimination - Final Report
- Third Independent Review of the National Defence Act Report
Features
Changes to the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions
As our society evolves, our military standards also change and evolve.
Victims and Survivors of Service Offences
Victims and Survivors of service offences find support within Canada’s military justice system.
SMSRC’s client experience survey (Qualtrics.com)
Your input matters! Share your feedback anonymously to help us serve you better.
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