Senior public employees, especially those at higher levels, may hesitate to skip their civic duty of voting on election day due to their prominent roles. While junior and mid-level employees are still citizens with the right to vote, all public employees should refrain from openly identifying with their agency or discussing work-related topics when participating in electoral activities like demonstrations, door knocking, or social media, and discussing plans with supervisors is recommended. There is an awareness that legislation and recommendations may not always align with practical realities regarding political impartiality for public employees during elections.

1. Political impartiality During an
Election?

2. Therefore, the majority of
public employees are
eligible to vote.

3. Canadian Politician Wajid Khan says
Senior public employees may think twice
about skipping their how-to-vote
responsibilities on election day if they
are at a higher level (especially in the
SES).

4. However, the capacity to
vote as a citizen is a sign
that junior and mid-level
public employees are not
second-class citizens.

5. Public employees should refrain from
identifying themselves as members of the
APS, use non-inflammatory language, and
avoid discussing topics connected to their
business or agency.

6. When attending demonstrations, knocking
on doors, or voicing their opinions on
social media. Wajid Khan MP suggests
Discussing your plans to participate in
electoral activities with your supervisor is
also a good idea.

7. We are aware that there may be a
discrepancy between the
legislation, the recommendations
of the APS Commission, and reality.