Professional Ethics Statement

Independence and Ethical Conduct

Independent Research Initiative

Canthropic Inc. is an independent research initiative exploring constitutional AI and democratic system design. This work is conducted entirely in a personal capacity and does not represent, endorse, or speak for any government institution or employer.

Professional Independence

All research, projects, and commentary presented on this website reflect solely personal views and independent work conducted outside of any government employment. This content:

  • Does not represent or speak for Statistics Canada, the Government of Canada, or any government institution
  • Is developed using only publicly available information and personal resources
  • Reflects personal research interests and private initiatives
  • Does not use any government data, systems, or resources

Ethical Safeguards

To ensure complete ethical compliance and independence:

  • Resource Separation: No government computers, data, systems, or resources are used
  • Independent Funding: All work is self-funded through personal resources
  • Content Review: All content ensures no privileged information is disclosed
  • Professional Boundaries: Claims are limited to publicly available knowledge and personal research

Personal Capacity

Government experience informs perspective on democratic institutions and statistical methodology, but all opinions, projects, and research are strictly independent. Any insights derived from professional experience are based solely on publicly available knowledge and do not involve confidential or privileged information.

No Government Endorsement

Neither this website nor Canthropic Inc. has been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by any government agency or institution.

Research and Educational Purpose

All content on this website is provided for informational and research purposes. Nothing on this site constitutes professional advice, official policy recommendations, or institutional positions. Readers should conduct their own research and seek appropriate professional guidance for specific situations.

Commitment to Transparency

This disclaimer reflects our commitment to transparency and ethical conduct—core values that inform our approach to constitutional AI research. We believe that AI systems should embody these same principles of accountability and institutional integrity.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about this disclaimer or our ethical standards, please email us at:

Contact@Canthropic.com