Civil Circles

Federal public servants who want to get involved in politics must get permission from PSC

Since December 2005, when the Public Service Employment Act's rules governing political activities came into effect, only four people have been denied permission to run in federal politics.

Federal civil servants who want to run for office in an upcoming election will have to get their campaign aspirations approved by the Public Service Commission.

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