[Allan83]

The civil servant types, which make up a significant segment of the working population in Ottawa, are definitely conservative. They make good money but they do not want to look like they make a lot of money, at least not at first glance. If you take a closer look there are some giveaways. These people are paid by the taxpayer after all, and they don’t want to be too showy in front of said taxpayers, who generally make less money. They also work in a huge bureaucracy where it is generally better to fit in and get along than it is to be different and standout. In my experience when they want to let their hair down they go to Montreal or Toronto where they feel anonymous.