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<div begin="00.00s" end="04.00s">This message is brought to you by the Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)</div>
<div begin="05.00s" end="10.00s">Are you a federal public service employee?</div>
<div begin="11.00s" end="19.00s">Are you thinking of becoming a candidate in a Federal, Provincial, Territorial or Municipal election?</div>
<div begin="20.00s" end="29.00s">Remember, you must first request and obtain permission from the PSC.</div>
<div begin="30.00s" end="44.00s">This applies for any elected office.</div> 
<div begin="45.00s" end="50.00s">Elections anywhere in Canada.</div>
<div begin="51.00s" end="56.00s">Let’s walk through the process:</div>
<div begin="57.00s" end="65.00s">1.Speak with your manager, your organization’s Designated Political Activities Representative and the PSC.</div> 
<div begin="66.00s" end="73.00s">2.Complete the request form and include the required documents.</div>
<div begin="74.00s" end="83.00s">3.Submit your request.The PSC decision process may take up to 30 days.</div>
<div begin="84.00s" end="93.00s">4.The PSC considers: nature of the election, nature of your duties, level and visibility of your position</div>
<div begin="94.00s" end="100.00s">So...if you are considering becoming a candidate in an election...</div>
<div begin="101.00s" end="108.00s">Get informed! Start the process early!</div>
<div begin="109.00s" end="117.00s">Your manager, your organization’s Designated Political Activities Representative and the PSC are ready to help!</div>
<div begin="118.00s" end="124.00s">For more information: 1-866-707-7152 www.cfp-psc.gc.ca/politicalactivities</div>

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