Canadians believe in the fundamental values of dignity, equality, respect for the individual, and fair treatment. In the fulfilment of our responsibilities as public servants, we are dedicated to upholding these fundamental values as the basis for our effectiveness as an institution. We are committed to achieving the best and most productive Public Service in the world. We will respect and support differences in people in all our transactions with other public servants and with all sectors of Canadian society. Our culture is embodied in our conversations.
Culture is how things are around here.
It is revealed by how we interpret what happens around us. And interpretations are always about choices. We can choose to see ourselves in the world as victims, or we can choose to be responsible for how we interpret what happens around us. When we talk about they who stop us from action, we are seeing the world through the eyes of a victim. When we say, I can make a difference, we are seeing a world for which we are responsible.