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REPORT TO THE 2015 ANNUAL MEETING ON 

ETFO’S EQUITY AND WOMEN’S PROGRAMS

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ETFO statement and definition of equity 

It is the goal of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to work with others 
to create schools, communities, and a society free from all forms of individual 
and systemic discrimination. To further this goal, ETFO defines equity as fairness 
achieved through proactive measures which result in equality, promote diversity 
and foster respect and dignity for all.

June 23, 2011

ETFO Human Rights Statement

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is committed to:

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 providing an environment for members that is free from harassment and 

discrimination at all provincial and local Federation sponsored activities;

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 fostering the goodwill and trust necessary to protect the rights of all individuals 

within the organization;

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 neither tolerating nor condoning behaviour that undermines the dignity or self-

esteem of individuals or the integrity of relationships; and

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 promoting mutual respect, understanding and, co-operation as the basis of 

interaction among all members.

Harassment and discrimination on the basis of a prohibited ground are violations of 
the Ontario Human Rights Code and are illegal. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation 
of Ontario will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination, as defined by 
the Ontario Human Rights Code, at provincial or local Federation sponsored activities.

November 2010