I have a return to Question O368-12(2) asked by Mr. Gargan on March 25, 1992. We are aware that people working in the public service hold business licences to operate other businesses. These people have permission under the rules in the public service regulations. The rules are that no employee shall carry on any business or employment outside the public service in which a) the employee exploits unduly and for personal gain, acquaintance with other employees or persons with whom the employee has become acquainted in the course of employment in the public service; b) there may be a conflict between the duties the employee is required to perform in that business or employment and the duties the employee is required to perform in the public service; or c) the employee makes unauthorized use of information acquired as a result of employment in the public service or of property or facilities owned by Her Majesty in the right of Canada or the Government of the NWT.

Employees are required to notify their deputy minister if they wish to carry on any outside business or employment. The deputy minister will deny permission if one of these rules is broken.