At the District of Squamish, the key components that define respect are:

• Valuing people and diversity

          It is law that we do not discriminate against another person based on several
          factors including age, race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, political
          belief, religion, marital status, family status, disability, sex (including sexual
          harassment and pregnancy) and/or sexual orientation.  More importantly, we
          must recognize that we are all different-and bring different strengths and
          contributions to the table.  We embrace our co-workers' different strengths 
          and attributes.

• Non-judgmental

          When working with others, rather than immediately being critical, disparaging
          or negative, it is more effective to have an open mind. What is going on for
          the other person?  A mistake made could be due to lack of training or
          understanding.  How could his/her ideas work?  You may find that opening
          your mind results in more creative results.