Travel Directive - Effective April 1, 2008

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This Travel Directive was developed in partnership by employer and bargaining agent representatives at the National Joint Council. Its provisions form part of the collective agreements of the participating parties under the By-Laws of the National Joint Council. The provisions also apply to persons not covered by collective agreements as indicated in the Directive or by employer policy.

For more information on the National Joint Council, visit their web site at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca.

Note: You will require Internet capability to access the above site.

Principles

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
• 3.2 Module 2 - Travel outside headquarters area - no overnight stay
• 3.3 Module 3 - Travel in Canada and continental U.S.A. - overnight stay
• 3.4  Module 4 - International travel outside Canada or the continental U.S.A.

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 Business Travel

Appendix B - Kilometric rates

Appendix C - Allowances - Modules 1, 2 and 3

Appendix D - Allowances - Module 4

Appendix E - Blanket travel authority templates - Effective Date: April 1, 2008

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