Communiqué to employees: 2018 Elections – Political Activities of Employees

In 2018, various elections are being held across Canada at provincial and municipal levels. As a public service employee, you need to balance your right to engage in political activities with the need to be politically impartial in your duties as a public servant, and be perceived as such.

Thinking of participating in political activities?

Allegations of improper political activity

Anyone can submit an allegation to the Public Service Commission (PSC) of improper political activities by federal public servants. The exception is that only a person who is or has been a candidate in an election can submit an allegation about improper political activity of a deputy head. The PSC conducts investigations that may result in corrective action.

Interested in being a candidate in a federal, provincial, territorial or municipal election?

Still have questions?

You may wish to speak to your manager, your organization’s Designated Political Activities Representative or visit the PSC's Political Activities Web site, where you can find a suite of tools to help you make an informed decision.