
Rules Are Made to be Broken
Even if ethics was just about following rules, we likely wouldn’t agree about the rules.
Similarly, each one of us has a conception of what it means for something to be right or
wrong, but we don’t always agree. Despite our various disagreements, it is incumbent
on us to incorporate ethics into our professional decision-making processes.
This session will explore how to make ethical decisions and provide an introduction to
the ethics course that will become a mandatory part of EDAC’s certification program.
About the Speakers

Dr. Greg Andres
Dr. Greg Andres
Dr. Greg Andres has taught courses in business ethics and decision theory at the
University of Waterloo for 15 years. He also works with the University’s Professional
Development Program and has authored an online course on ethical decision-making in
the workplace. He has recently edited With a Clear Conscience, a business ethics text
published by Oxford University Press.

Aileen Murray, Ec.D.(F)
Aileen Murray, Ec.D.(F)
Aileen is Past President of the Economic Developers Association of Canada (2019-2020). Aileen established Mellor Murray Consulting in 2009 after a distinguished career as an economic development practitioner. A trusted advisor and coach, Aileen has assisted municipalities, non-profit organizations and business, combining experience in economic development, tourism, strategic planning, governance and community engagement to provide thorough analysis, practical solutions and achievable strategies and programs.
Aileen is a Past President of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario and a Director of the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation. She is a Certified Economic Development Professional (Ec.D.) and Fellow.