Code of Ethics

CECI cares about the environment and fully respects human dignity. It subscribes to a very strict code of ethics. Here are its main points.

Whatever his or her characteristics may be, each individual is of equal value. This is a given, as CECI fights all forms of exclusion.

CECI’s actions are implemented with full and complete respect for the cultural values of the populations concerned.

CECI’s actions are intended to produce sustainable results.

CECI’s values

As a non-profit organization, CECI has assumed a transparent model of governance and rigorously applies its official rules and standards.

CECI has opted for favouring use of the Internet, as it is a more environmentally friendly medium for sharing information. This saves paper—and trees. Furthermore, by eliminating the need to transport printed materials, it reduces fossil fuel consumption too.
Whenever possible, CECI uses “open source” software. For example, the www.publication.ceci.ca website uses open source software.
Should you become a subscriber, CECI undertakes to never forward your contact information to any third party.

CECI accepts and puts into practice the terms stipulated in the W3 anti-SPAM guidelines, an agreement for countering the propagation of spam.

CECI practises “Netiquette”. This means that you are absolutely free to surf its website. However, to take advantage of certain functionalities, you need to provide certain minimal information. Such as...

To send you our e-publications we need your name and e-mail address. With the publication of each issue, we offer you the option of removing your name from our mailing list.

Those seeking employment may upload their resumes on the CECI website. Under no circumstances, shall we forward your resume to any other party.

We use “cookies” as an electronic tracing system. This means that each visitor to our site is assigned a specific number—which has no meaning or usefulness outside of our site. This cookie records your default language. It will never be used to link your surfing history to your personal information or any other information that may identify you.

The CECI site contains hyperlinks to other websites. As these are independent sites, we advise you to consult their policies regarding confidentiality and Netiquette.