E3 Community Services, in compliance with the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 (BPSAA), hereby adopts the Ontario Broader Public Sector Supply Chain Code of Ethics as attached.

Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Supply Chain Code of Ethics

GOAL: TO ENSURE AN ETHICAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ACCOUNTABLE BPS SUPPLY CHAIN.

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 other stakeholders. 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.

Accountability and Transparency

Supply Chain Activities must be open and accountable. In particular, contracting and purchasing 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.

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.

Statements

During the period of April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, E3 Community Services did not utilize the funds provided by the Government of Ontario to engage a lobbyist for its services.

During the period of April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, E3 Community Services did NOT approve any perquisites during this period to any individuals in the organization, such as appointees, board members, or employees.