HPCA Professional Standards of Conduct

Our members are committed to provide high-quality, relevant and timely services. As a result, Halton-Peel Communications Association members agree to abide by the following professional standards of conduct.

HPCA Professionals:

  • uphold the credibility and dignity of their professions by practising legal, honest and ethical communications
  • complete all contracts in a professional and timely manner
  • ensure that they possess the required knowledge, skills and training to provide quality service
  • maintain an objective and independent manner
  • respect the confidential and proprietary nature of the client’s information, including that of their partners and customers
  • identify immediately issues that may be deemed a conflict of interest
  • conduct themselves in a manner that ensures the integrity of their own businesses as well as that of the association
  • deal with other association members in a fair and equitable manner

Through an ongoing program of education and promotion, HPCA fosters compliance among its members and encourages open and honest communications regarding its professional standards of conduct.

The HPCA Professional Standards of Conduct is published on the HPCA web site and disseminated in new member and membership renewal packages. New and renewing members of HPCA acknowledge the following statement as part of their application: “I have reviewed, understand and abide by the HPCA Professional Standards of Conduct.” Professional standards and ethics are discussed periodically at HPCA member meetings.

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We offer three fast, convenient methods to access the expertise of our members:

1. Search the Membership Directory. An abundance of creative talent is available at your fingertips.

2. Click here to e-mail our membership

3. Call toll free 1-888-742-HPCA (4722) to locate the communication professional you need or talk directly to a project leader. We’ll help you find the right person for your project or assemble a virtual team to handle all your communications needs.

Featured Member

Dennis Clarke

Dennis ClarkeSince falling off a Maritime-Ontario turnip truck, 01/01/67, Den Clarke has served the communications needs - corporate, marketing, organizational, workplace - of 150 organizations. It is said (well, he says) the fall left him analytical, creative, savvy, strategic, rendering his situation/needs analysis fast and exact; his counsel empathetic, yet authoritative; his recommendations innovative and progressive, but practical.

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Featured News & Articles

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    In the early part of 1999, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in the Self Employment Assistance (SEA) program, offered by The Oakville Enterprise Centre, for people wishing to start their own businesses. As I reflect on my first year of self-employment, I would like to share with you some of the valuable lessons I learned.

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Upcoming Events

HPCA Social with a Latino Twist Party

Bright coloured clothes, piquant flavours, upbeat music and a little salsa – put them together and we have the HPCA Social with a Latino Twist Party! The March 25th event is being hosted in Oakville by Joanna Turlej and she has some fun and surprising things in store for us.

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