Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct The Association for Opera in Canada and Orchestras Canada are jointly committed to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form of venue. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, social events, and online social media. We acknowledge that there are power imbalances in our sector. Accordingly, we ask all conference participants to ensure a respectful and safe environment for all. The Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for speakers and participants’ behavior, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. Expected behavior: • respect our safe space environment • support confidentiality • be considerate, respectful, and collaborative • be mindful of the language you are using • ensure to gender participants appropriately • refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior, materials, and speech • be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants • alert event coordinators if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress • follow basic civility principles and all guidelines outlined in the Canadian Code of Conduct for the Performing Arts: Code of Conduct | Respectful Workplaces in the Arts Unacceptable behavior: Unacceptable behavior and language include, but is not limited to: • intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, offensive, or demeaning materials or conduct by any speakers or audience at the event and related event activities • speech, behavior or other interferences with the event or other individuals’ participation in the event, or engagement in spamming of participants Consequences of unacceptable behavior: • anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately • if a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the event coordinators may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the session or event without a refund of fees. Witnessing unacceptable behavior: If you are subject to unacceptable behavior, or if you notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behavior, please notify either • Christina Loewen (Association for Opera in Canada): 416-871-3227 or christinal@opera.ca or • Katherine Carleton (Orchestras Canada): 416 523 8834 or katherine@oc.ca as soon as possible. All reports will remain completely confidential.