Dominic Vautour allowed to run in Dieppe-Memramcook

Summary#

The Public Service Commission of Canada has given permission to Dominic Vautour, an employee of Employment and Social Development Canada, to seek nomination and run in the provincial election in Dieppe‑Memramcook (New Brunswick). The commission also granted a leave of absence without pay for the election period; the decision is dated July 26, 2024 and was published on August 17, 2024.

What it does#

• Allows Dominic Vautour to seek nomination as a candidate and to be a candidate in the provincial election in Dieppe‑Memramcook.
• Grants a leave of absence without pay during the election period, starting on the first day he is a candidate during that period.
• Notes the provincial election must be held on or before October 21, 2024.
• The action was taken under the Public Service Employment Act.

Who's affected#

• Primarily Dominic Vautour and his employer, Employment and Social Development Canada.
• Colleagues and managers who will need to cover his duties while he is on unpaid leave.
• Voters in Dieppe‑Memramcook, who may see him listed as a candidate.
• It is unclear from the notice which political party (if any) he represents.

Why it matters#

• It shows how a federal public servant can get formal permission to run in a provincial election and take unpaid leave to campaign.
• For workplace planning, his unit will need to manage his absence.
• For voters, it confirms an additional official candidate in the Dieppe‑Memramcook race before the October 21, 2024 deadline.