Federal Servant Drops Mayor Bid Due to Job Rules

0:00A federal public servant in the app New Brunswick just dropped her plans to run for mayor after her employer said she'd have to quit her job if she... 1. Corinne Godbout, a senior counsel at the Department of Justice Canada, has served as City Counselor since 2021, but the public service. Commission laid down the law on her candidacy. She sought permission to run for mayor or re-election as counselor, but the rules hit hard. For mayor, victory meant leaving her federal post entirely. Even for counselor, conditions were tougher than before. No pay leave starting with her campaign, lasting a full year after her term or election. Godbout felt blindsided and disappointed, especially after five years helping her community. She chose not to file paperwork for either race, calling it a mischance to step up her career at this stage. Back in 2021, she only had to step back from certain votes tied to her job. Now officials say each case gets reviewed based on role, influence, and risks to impartiality,

1:01aiming to keep public trust solid. This could set a tough example. Godbout worries, scaring off skilled public servants when towns need strong leaders most. Municipalities face big demands and fewer candidates might hurt everyone. Stay informed with Canada News today, AI-powered updates.