Learn about the NRC's commitment to pursuing excellence in research and innovation, read related policies and procedures, and understand the different options for reporting potential ethics violations.
Policies and processes
Access to Information and Privacy Acts (ATIP)
About Canada's Access to Information Act, ATIP Online Request Service, and annual reports to Parliament
Code of Conduct
Values, behaviours, codes, roles, and responsibilities NRC employees must follow
Conflict of Interest
NRC policy on managing conflicts between employee and manager personal interests and official duties
Disclosure Protection Act
About the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act
Harassment and violence prevention and resolution
NRC policies on harassment prevention and conflict resolution, directive on the harassment complaint process, other resources
Research and Scientific Integrity
NRC policies and guidelines on research and scientific integrity
Statement on Research Security
The NRC's statement on research security
Animal Care Committee Terms of Reference
Mandate, operations, membership, responsibilities and other related information
Research involving human participants
NRC policies and processes on research involving human participants
Responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI)
Guiding principles, directive on automated decision-making, Algorithmic Impact Assessment, guide on the use of generative AI, and more