Senior public servants shouldn’t run for political office: Savoie

'To run for federal politics, to be identified with partisan interests of a political party then expect to serve in a non-partisan professional manner is very difficult. It’s a very difficult circle to square at the senior level,' says Université de Moncton professor Donald Savoie.

It’s difficult for senior public servants to run for political office and then return to serve in a non-partisan manner, says Université de Moncton political science professor Donald Savoie.

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