At TransCanada, we know you do your best work when you feel valued and respected by the company and your colleagues. That’s why TransCanada is committed to ensuring employees thrive in a work environment that is:

• fair,
• equitable,
• accessible and
• free from harassment.

We strive to create a work environment in which differences are respected so all employees can make a full contribution towards TransCanada’s business goals. The company has developed policies aimed at supporting a respectful workplace to enable:

• individual and team productivity
• employee wellness,
• employee engagement and
• alignment with corporate values.

Our policies – including the Code of Business Ethics policies – create the foundation for our respectful workplace. But they are just the beginning. Other initiatives that support a respectful workplace include:

• Commitment to four core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Responsibility, and Innovation
• Facilitated team discussions on respectful workplace concepts
• Resources from the Human Resources department such as the Harassment Coordinator and Respectful Workplace Advisor
• “Behind-the-scenes” projects within Human Resources to improve practices
• Employment Equity intranet site with information on the Canadian federal legislation that ensures job applicants and employees have a fair opportunity in the workplace.

In 2009, Transcanada was named one of the Best Employers for New Canadians. This sub-category of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers program recognizes employers offering programs that assist new Canadians during their transition into the Canadian workforce.