Political Activities

What is a Political Activity?

Definition under the Public Service Employment Act:

  • carrying on any activity in support of, within or in opposition to a political party;
  • carrying on any activity in support of or in opposition to a candidate before or during an election period; or
  • seeking nomination as or being a candidate in an election before or during an election period.

Which organizations are subject to the political activities provisions of the Public Service Employment Act?

Did you know?

The Public Service Commission of Canada has published many open datasets to the Government of Canada’s Open Government Portal. 

You can visit the Open Government Portal and search for open data including Public Service Commission datasets on political activities and mobility provisions.

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