Code of Conduct

This code of conduct applies to all individuals working for, or on behalf of, Rouge River Brewery, whether on-site, online or at events and to customers in the tap room.

Rouge River Brewery is committed to fostering and maintaining an environment where safety, respect, dignity, support and inclusion are always prioritized. We will strive to create positive spaces that are free of discrimination, hostile behaviour or harassment for Rouge River Brewery staff and customers. Customers or anyone on premise who violates this code of conduct may be asked to leave these spaces at the discretion of our team.

Diversity and Inclusion

Rouge River Brewery vows to treat all individuals and groups respectfully, recognizing their human dignity, regardless of their diverse human characteristics: race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, size or appearance, genetic pre-disposition, religion, ancestry or national origin. There is a zero tolerance policy for bias, descrimination, bullying including but not limited to verbal and physical abuse, or exclusion within our team or any of the spaces in which we operate.

Land Acknowledgement 

The Rouge River Brewery staff recognize the history of colonialism and the need for continual action for change. We acknowledge the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples land that Rouge River Brewery is on and connected to. We acknowledge the communities in circle, The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We agree with the City of Markham’s Land Acknowledgement that “we share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust.”  Rouge River Brewery will continuously strive to foster a safe place for all and through reconciliation and partnerships we hope to build solid relationships with our local Indigenous community. Along with our code of conduct, the Rouge River Brewery team will review and update our promise annually to reflect our ever evolving society.