Status of Women committee  Yes, the person has to be informed.

Status of Women committee  It is certainly one of the reasons why the victims always think twice before they lodge an official complaint. The process is rather complex, as I explained. That is why, when people come to see us, we are always going to encourage informal conflict resolution as a first step. Don't forget that we have two teams on the ground that will take the pulse of the situation.

Status of Women committee  Actually, I had almost finished. I've described the disciplinary council. I just wanted to conclude.... In addition, to strengthen our strategy, which really focuses on prevention and dialogue, two co-champions of values and ethics—the Assistant Deputy Minister of Human Resources, and the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Departmental Oversight Branch—have been designated to promote the principles contained in the Values and Ethics Code for the public sector, including respect for people.

Status of Women committee  Yes, but that's fine.

Status of Women committee  Okay, I guess I was not able to make my whole presentation within the allotted time.

Status of Women committee  That's fine.

Status of Women committee  Thank you. Good morning, Madam Chair, ladies and gentleman. My name is Marielle Doyon and I am the Acting Assistant Deputy Minister of the Human Resources Branch at Public Works and Government Services Canada. With me today is Caroline Weber, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Corporate Services and Strategic Policy Branch, and the departmental champion for gender-based analysis.