{"id":17930,"date":"2026-08-28T19:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T23:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/?page_id=17930"},"modified":"2026-09-15T14:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T18:40:54","slug":"our-values","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/about\/our-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Nos valeurs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding double-bottom-padding no-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-3 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  vc_custom_1784680077964 single-block-padding style-color-lxmt-bg\" style=\"padding-top: 35px ;\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>½Û×ÓÊÓƵ<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"main-menu-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"menu-horizontal-inner\">\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"menu-smart unmenu-block-in-page\"><li><ul id=\"menu-about\" class=\"menu unmenu-block unmenu-inner-ul sidebar-section-menu one-col-grid is-grid\" style=\"--block_menu_col_l: 1;--block_menu_col_m: 1;--block_menu_col_s: 1;\"><li  id=\"menu-item-17788\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17788 menu-item-link fontsize-206198-custom font-size-custom text-color-jevc-color hover-color-210407-color\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/about\/\" class=\"  \"><span>½Û×ÓÊÓƵ the Institute<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li  id=\"menu-item-17828\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17828 menu-item-link fontsize-206198-custom font-size-custom text-color-jevc-color hover-color-210407-color\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/about\/our-mission\/\" class=\"  \"><span>Our Mission<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li  id=\"menu-item-17957\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17957 menu-item-link fontsize-206198-custom font-size-custom text-color-jevc-color hover-color-210407-color\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/about\/our-values\/\" class=\"  \"><span>Our Values<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li  id=\"menu-item-17829\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17829 menu-item-link fontsize-206198-custom font-size-custom text-color-jevc-color hover-color-210407-color\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/about\/leadership\/\" class=\"  \"><span>Leadership<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li  id=\"menu-item-17832\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17832 menu-item-link fontsize-206198-custom font-size-custom text-color-jevc-color hover-color-210407-color\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/about\/committees\/\" class=\"  \"><span>Committees<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li  id=\"menu-item-17834\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17834 menu-item-link fontsize-206198-custom font-size-custom text-color-jevc-color hover-color-210407-color\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/about\/reports-reviews\/\" class=\"  \"><span>Reports &#038; Reviews<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li  id=\"menu-item-17835\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17835 menu-item-link fontsize-206198-custom font-size-custom text-color-jevc-color hover-color-210407-color\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/about\/computing-facility\/\" class=\"  \"><span>Computing Facility<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-9 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>The Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Toronto shares our institution\u2019s unwavering commitment to excellence, inclusion and respect. We are a diverse community of faculty, students, scientists, staff and visitors, who strive toward an environment for our research,\u00a0teaching and learning that is professional, inclusive and collaborative, and in which everyone is treated with equity and dignity.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column no-bold\" ><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"c10\"><strong><span class=\"c15\">Excellence in Research &amp; Learning<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"c14\">We commit to providing\u00a0<span class=\"c1\">a world-class academic environment, by bringing together leading researchers and educators and by giving them access to the best facilities and ideas. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c4\">Conducting rigorous scholarship and influential research.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c4\">Providing excellent learning experiences inside and outside the classroom.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c4\">Supporting and encouraging academic freedom.<sup><a id=\"ftnt_ref1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.astro.utoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DAAValuesStatement.html#ftnt1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"c10\"><strong><span class=\"c15\">Integrity, Professionalism &amp; Collaboration<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"c24\">We commit to acting\u00a0in a professional manner as individuals, in teams, and across the astronomy community, regardless of rank\u00a0and role<span class=\"c1\">. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c3\">Behaving responsibly, professionally and ethically in all our work and working relationships.<sup><a id=\"ftnt_ref2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.astro.utoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DAAValuesStatement.html#ftnt2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li class=\"c3\">Clearly defining and communicating our expectations and standards of excellence.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c3\">Striving to keep our commitments to each other.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">Helping community members maximize their potential, and ensuring that their contributions are recognized.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"c10\"><strong><span class=\"c27\">Diverse &amp; Inclusive Academic Community<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"c17\">We commit to fostering and defending an equitable and inclusive environment. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c4\">Treating all scientists, students, staff and visitors equitably, regardless of age, citizenship, ethnic origin, creed, disability, family status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any of the other prohibited grounds as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code.<sup><a id=\"ftnt_ref3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.astro.utoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DAAValuesStatement.html#ftnt3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li class=\"c0\">Welcoming and valuing the diverse backgrounds, identities and expectations of our community.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c1\">Identifying and developing new ways to support, engage with and learn from Indigenous peoples in our research, learning and teaching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c13\"><span class=\"c1\">Recognizing that a diverse community strengthens our research and teaching by broadening our perspectives and approaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c13\">Working to identify and correct biases in all our admission, recruitment, promotion, and evaluation processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"c10\"><strong><span class=\"c15\">Respect &amp; Courtesy<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"c24\">We commit\u00a0to maintaining a collegial work environment in which we all treat each other with\u00a0dignity, courtesy and respect, regardless of position or status in the department, and for all our activities both on and off campus. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c13\">Establishing<span class=\"c1\">\u00a0a safe and supportive workplace and learning environment, free from harassment, discrimination, bullying, physical or mental abuse, or other harmful behaviour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c13\">Being\u00a0<span class=\"c1\">respectful of others\u2019 right to express their own points of view.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c13\"><span class=\"c1\">Acknowledging the work of administrative, technical, janitorial and other support staff who play a vital role in the successful functioning of our organisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c13\">Being constructive and professional in interacting with others and in providing feedback on their work.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c13\">Maintaining University-defined norms<sup><a id=\"ftnt_ref4\" href=\"http:\/\/www.astro.utoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DAAValuesStatement.html#ftnt4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0of behaviour in all our activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-,Default-color separator-no-padding\"  \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"c5\"><a id=\"ftnt1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca\/Assets\/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets\/Policies\/PDF\/ppmar281991i.pdf\">[1]<\/a><span class=\"c9\"><a class=\"c25\" href=\"http:\/\/www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca\/Assets\/Governing%2BCouncil%2BDigital%2BAssets\/Policies\/PDF\/ppmar281991i.pdf\">University of Toronto Governing Council: Statement on Freedom of Speech<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"c5\"><a id=\"ftnt2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.astro.utoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DAAValuesStatement.html#ftnt_ref2\">[2]<\/a><span class=\"c9\"><a class=\"c25\" href=\"http:\/\/www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca\/Assets\/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets\/Policies\/PDF\/ppmar281991i.pdf\">University of Toronto Governing Council: Policy on Ethical Conduct in Research<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"c5\"><a id=\"ftnt3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.astro.utoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DAAValuesStatement.html#ftnt_ref3\">[3]<\/a><span class=\"c9\"><a class=\"c25\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ohrc.on.ca\/en\/ontario-human-rights-code\">The Ontario Human Rights Code<\/a><\/span><span class=\"c12\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"c5\"><a id=\"ftnt4\" href=\"http:\/\/www.astro.utoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DAAValuesStatement.html#ftnt_ref4\">[4]<\/a><span class=\"c9\"><a class=\"c25\" href=\"http:\/\/dlrssywz8ozqw.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2016\/09\/Policies_Human-Resources-Guideline-on-Civil-Conduct_08Sep2016.pdf\">Human Resources Guideline on Civil Conduct<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics is a nationally supported research centre located at the University of Toronto that is devoted to studying the origin and evolution of the universe, and the many wonderful phenomena revealed by modern astronomy.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":14847,"parent":14811,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17930","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17930"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18176,"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17930\/revisions\/18176"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14811"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cita.utoronto.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}