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Hello,

The Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act defines “public servant” as any person employed in the federal public sector, including members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and employees of federal Crown corporations.

The following groups are not considered public servants under the Act:

Members of the Canadian Forces
Elected officials and their staff
Employees of the House of Commons and the Senate
Employees of political parties
Individuals employed by organizations governed by provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal legislation, such as hospitals or schools
Employees of the private sector

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Date modified:: 2026-08-19