Political Activities Regulations

2 (1) A request for permission, referred to in subsection 114(1) or (2) or 115(1) of the Act, and a request for leave of absence without pay, referred to in subsection 114(3) of the Act, must be in writing and must contain the following information:

• (a) with respect to the duties that the employee performs on a permanent and temporary basis,

  • (i) the nature of their duties, including their position title,

  • (ii) a detailed description of their duties, approved by the relevant organization,

  • (iii) the location of their place of work, and

  • (iv) the level and visibility of their position and duties; and

• (b) the nature of the election and, if applicable, the electoral district.

(2) The Commission may, in addition to the information referred to in subsection (1), request from the employee or relevant organization any other information that is necessary to determine whether seeking nomination or being a candidate impairs or is perceived as impairing the employee’s ability to perform their duties in a politically impartial manner.