Travel Directive Table of Contents Travel Directive PrinciplesThe following principles were developed jointly by the bargaining agent representatives and the employer representatives on the National Joint Council. These principles are the cornerstone for the management of government travel and shall guide all employees and managers in achieving fair, reasonable and modern travel practices across the public service.Trust - increase the amount of discretion and latitude for employees and managers to act in a fair and reasonable manner.Flexibility - create an environment where management decisions respect the duty to accommodate, best respond to employee needs and interests, and consider operational requirements in the determination of travel arrangements.Respect - create a sensitive, supportive travel environment and processes that respect employee needs.Valuing people - recognize employees in a professional manner while supporting employees, their families, their health and safety in the travel context.Transparency - ensure the consistent, fair and equitable application of the policy and its practices.Modern travel practices - introduce travel management practices that support the principles and are in keeping with travel industry trends and realities; develop and implement an appropriate travel accountability framework and structure.General Collective agreement Grievance procedure Effective date Purpose and scope Application Definitions Part I - Administration 1.1 Authorization 1.2 Loyalty programs 1.3 Overpayments 1.4 Receipts 1.5 Responsibilities 1.6 Suppliers, services and products 1.7 Travel advances 1.8 Travel forms 1.9 Workplace change (applies within the headquarters area only) Part II - Insurance 2.1 Insurance plans and compensation 2.2 Vehicle Insurance Part III - Travel Modules 3.1 Module 1 - Travel within headquarters area 3.1.1 Accommodation 3.1.2 Additional business expenses 3.1.3 Bottled water 3.1.4 Currency exchange 3.1.5 Dependant care 3.1.6 Home communication 3.1.7 Incidental expense allowance 3.1.8 Insurance 3.1.9 Meals 3.1.10 Rest periods 3.1.11 Transportation 3.1.12 Weekend travel home 3.1.13 Weekend travel - alternatives 3.2 Module 2 - Travel outside headquarters area - no overnight stay 3.2.1 Accommodation 3.2.2 Additional business expenses 3.2.3 Bottled water 3.2.4 Currency exchange 3.2.5 Dependant care 3.2.6 Home communication 3.2.7 Incidental expense allowance 3.2.8 Insurance 3.2.9 Meals 3.2.10 Rest periods 3.2.11 Transportation 3.2.12 Weekend travel home 3.2.13 Weekend travel - alternatives 3.3 Module 3 - Travel in Canada and continental U.S.A. - overnight stay 3.3.1 Accommodation 3.3.2 Additional business expenses 3.3.3 Bottled water 3.3.4 Currency exchange 3.3.5 Dependant care 3.3.6 Home communication 3.3.7 Incidental expense allowance 3.3.8 Insurance 3.3.9 Meals 3.3.10 Rest periods 3.3.11 Transportation 3.3.12 Weekend travel home 3.3.13 Weekend travel - alternatives 3.4 Module 4 - International travel outside Canada or the continental U.S.A. 3.4.1 Accommodation 3.4.2 Additional business expenses 3.4.3 Bottled water 3.4.4 Currency exchange 3.4.5 Dependant care 3.4.6 Home communication 3.4.7 Incidental expense allowance 3.4.8 Insurance 3.4.9 Meals 3.4.10 Rest periods 3.4.11 Transportation 3.4.12 Weekend travel home 3.4.13 Weekend travel - alternatives Part IV - Special Travel Circumstances 4.1 Escort Officers 4.2 Ships Officers / Ships Crews 4.3 Special transportation needs Part V - Emergencies, Illnesses, Injuries and Death while in Travel Status 5.1 Death while in travel status 5.2 Emergencies, illnesses and injuries while in travel status Appendix A - Guide to Insurance Coverage for Employees on government Travel Appendix B - Kilometric Rates - Modules 1, 2 and 3 Appendix C - Allowances - Modules 1, 2 and 3 Appendix D - Allowances - Module 4 Appendix E - Blanket travel authority templates - Module 1 - Travel within headquarters area Appendix E - Module 2 - Travel outside headquarters area - no overnight stay Appendix E - Module 3 - Travel in Canada and continental U.S.A. - overnight stay Appendix E - Module 4 - International travel - overnight stay Next Related Links Print Full Directive Appendix D - Print Version Appendix A - Guide to Insurance Coverage for Employees on government Travel Appendix B - Kilometric Rates - Modules 1, 2 and 3 Appendix C - Allowances - Modules 1, 2 and 3 Appendix D - Allowances - Module 4 Appendix E - Blanket travel authority templates - Module 1 - Travel within headquarters area Appendix E - Module 2 - Travel outside headquarters area - no overnight stay Appendix E - Module 3 - Travel in Canada and continental U.S.A. - overnight stay Appendix E - Module 4 - International travel - overnight stay
