DG Credit Management

Code of Ethics

Lynn Brown, President of DG Credit Management Consulting Ltd. is committed to conducting herself and her business in the highest standard of ethical behavior. Ms. Brown is a member of the Credit Institute of Canada (CIC); board member of the Credit Institute of Canada – Edmonton Chapter (CIC-Ed) and the Credit Association of Edmonton (CAE) and is committed to the ethical codes of each of these associations.  Specifically, DG Credit Management Consulting Inc. commits to the following:

As members of the Credit Institute of Canada, we share a responsibility for the good character and reputation of the Credit Profession, and for making certain that all individuals and corporate bodies buying on credit are served with competence and integrity.

The Code

Members of the Credit Institute of Canada shall adhere to the following code of professional conduct and ethical practices:

- To abide by the laws of Canada in all matters including those which are relevant to the Credit Profession.

- To uphold the integrity, dignity and honour of the Credit Institute of Canada and the Credit Profession in all matters.

- To discharge our responsibilities to our employers, customers and the community in a conscientious and equitable manner.

- To respect and carefully safeguard confidential information and opinions received during credit investigations, so that all parties are not exposed to any harm or embarrassment.

- To base the interchange of credit information upon confidentiality, cooperation and reciprocity.

- To unite in exposing unjust credit practices, inequitable legislation, fraud and corruption.

- To provide and encourage training and education for all persons in the Credit Profession with the aim of constantly improving performance of all facets of the Credit Profession.

Under the provisions of the General By-Law any Members found in violation of this Code shall be answerable to the National Board of Directors which has the authority to investigate any complaint, and if deemed proper, to reprimand or expel offending Members from the Credit Institute of Canada. The decision of the National Board of Directors shall be final.