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2000 October Report of the Auditor General of Canada
October 2000 Report—Chapter 12
Exhibit 12.9—Categories of Values
Democratic values
- Responsible government
- Rule of law
- Support for democracy
- Respect for the authority of elected officeholders
- Loyalty
- Neutrality/non-partisanship
- Accountability
- Due process
- Public interest/common good
"Traditional" professional values
- Neutrality/non-partisanship
- Merit
- Excellence
- Effectiveness
- Economy
- Frankness
- Objectivity and impartiality in advice
- Speaking truth to power
- Balancing complexity
- Fidelity to the public trust
"New" professional values
- Quality
- Innovation
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Resourcefulness
- Service to clients/citizens
- Horizontality
- Teamwork
Ethical values
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Probity
- Prudence
- Impartiality
- Equity
- Selflessness
- Discretion
- Public trust
People values
- Respect
- Concern/caring
- Civility/courtesy
- Tolerance
- Openness
- Collegiality/participation
- Fairness
- Moderation
- Decency
- Reasonableness
- Humanity
- Courage
Source: Tait Report