April 14, 2009
Policy Notice
1. Provision is made under the Foreign Service Directives (FSD) to revise certain allowance and dollar amounts on the first of April each year in accordance with the methodologies agreed to in the National Joint Council Committee (NJC) on Foreign Service Directives.
2. Effective April 1, 2009, these allowances and dollar amounts are increased by 2.5 per cent.
3. These revised amounts have been included within the NJC Communiqué entitled "New Foreign Service Directives effective April 1, 2009" and incorporated into the Foreign Service Directives effective April 1, 2009.
FSD 10 – Posting Loan
Increase the maximum amount of the loan from $36,720 to $37,638 or up to 50 per cent of gross annual salary in effect at the time the loan is approved, whichever is the lesser.
FSD 15 – Relocation
FSD 15.31 – Incidental Relocation Expense Allowance
Increase the incidental relocation expense allowance from $2,769 to $2,838 per relocation.
FSD 15.32 – Car Rental Expenses
Increase the amount, which may be claimed for car rental expenses under:
FSD 15.32 (a) and (c) from $891 to $913 per relocation, and
FSD 15.32 (b) from $1,336 to $ 1,369 per relocation.
FSD 25 – Shelter – Shelter Cost
1. The Shelter Cost Table at Appendix A to FSD 25, which was established on April 1, 2004, following publication of the Census, remained in effect until March 31, 2009. In May 2008, Statistics Canada issued the 2006 Census results. As part of the approved methodology, the Shelter Cost table must be updated every 5 years to take into consideration new Census data. Appendix A to FSD 25 effective April 1, 2009, reflects actual Ottawa/Gatineau rental costs on the basis of salary and applies to all employees at post on April 1, 2009.
2. The salary that the employee is actually receiving will determine the initial shelter cost at the time of occupancy of permanent accommodation, and any subsequent increase in salary, including a retroactive increase, will not have an impact on the employee's shelter cost until the following April 1st. The employee's annual salary on April 1 of each year will determine the employee's salary group. As long as an employee's salary remains within the same salary group, there will not be any increase in shelter cost until the table is re-based.
3. Adjustments to recognize changes in household size because of the arrival and departure of dependants would continue in accordance with the provisions of FSD 25.12(a)(ii), on the basis of the employee's salary used to determine the shelter cost before the change in household size.
Appendix A – Employee shelter cost (dollars per month) – April 1, 2009
The Table below, which has been included for greater clarity and ease of reference, applies to all employees at post on April 1, 2009, on the basis of actual salary received on that date.
Salary Group |
Number of persons in household |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 in household |
2 in household |
3 in household |
4 in household |
5 or more in household |
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28,000 |
- |
29,999 |
605 |
675 |
716 |
745 |
768 |
30,000 |
- |
31,999 |
626 |
697 |
738 |
767 |
789 |
32,000 |
- |
33,999 |
647 |
717 |
758 |
787 |
809 |
34,000 |
- |
35,999 |
666 |
736 |
777 |
806 |
828 |
36,000 |
- |
37,999 |
684 |
754 |
795 |
824 |
846 |
38,000 |
- |
39,999 |
701 |
771 |
812 |
841 |
863 |
40,000 |
- |
41,999 |
717 |
787 |
828 |
857 |
880 |
42,000 |
- |
43,999 |
732 |
802 |
843 |
872 |
895 |
44,000 |
- |
45,999 |
747 |
817 |
858 |
887 |
910 |
46,000 |
- |
47,999 |
761 |
831 |
872 |
901 |
924 |
48,000 |
- |
49,999 |
774 |
845 |
886 |
915 |
937 |
50,000 |
- |
54,999 |
797 |
867 |
908 |
937 |
960 |
55,000 |
- |
59,999 |
826 |
896 |
937 |
966 |
989 |
60,000 |
- |
64,999 |
853 |
923 |
964 |
993 |
1,016 |
65,000 |
- |
69,999 |
878 |
948 |
989 |
1,018 |
1,041 |
70,000 |
- |
74,999 |
901 |
971 |
1,012 |
1,041 |
1,064 |
75,000 |
- |
79,999 |
923 |
993 |
1,034 |
1,063 |
1,085 |
80,000 |
- |
89,999 |
953 |
1,023 |
1,064 |
1,093 |
1,115 |
90,000 |
- |
99,999 |
988 |
1,059 |
1,100 |
1,129 |
1,151 |
100,000 |
- |
109,999 |
1,021 |
1,091 |
1,132 |
1,161 |
1,184 |
110,000 |
- |
119,999 |
1,050 |
1,120 |
1,161 |
1,190 |
1,213 |
120,000 |
- |
129,999 |
1,077 |
1,147 |
1,188 |
1,217 |
1,240 |
130,000 |
- |
139,999 |
1,102 |
1,172 |
1,213 |
1,242 |
1,265 |
140,000 |
- |
149,999 |
1,125 |
1,195 |
1,236 |
1,265 |
1,288 |
150,000 |
& |
over |
1,147 |
1,217 |
1,258 |
1,287 |
1,310 |
NOTE: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 107 of the Public Service Labour Relations Act, revisions to this Appendix shall not constitute a change in terms and conditions of employment for employees subject to the Foreign Service Directives.
FSD 30 – Post Transportation and Related Expenses
The fixed rates for the personal use of a Crown-held automobile or alternative transportation under the provisions of this Directive remain unchanged pending a review of the methodology.
FSD 56 – Foreign Service Premium – Appendix A and C – April 1, 2009
The table below reflects Appendix A – Foreign Service Premium rates effective April 1, 2009.
An employee who arrives at post on or after April 1, 2009, unless subject to transitional provisions of section 56.02, shall receive a Foreign Service Premium based on Appendix A to FSD 56.
UNACCOMPANIED |
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Steps |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
Points |
(0-23) |
(24-59) |
(60-95) |
(96-131) |
(132-167) |
(168+) |
Premium |
6,157 |
9,235 |
12,007 |
13,207 |
14,527 |
15,690 |
ACCOMPANIED BY ONE DEPENDANT |
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Steps |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
Points |
(0-23) |
(24-59) |
(60-95) |
(96-131) |
(132-167) |
(168+) |
Premium |
8,620 |
12,930 |
16,809 |
18,490 |
20,339 |
21,966 |
ACCOMPANIED BY TWO DEPENDANTS |
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Steps |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
Points |
(0-23) |
(24-59) |
(60-95) |
(96-131) |
(132-167) |
(168+) |
Premium |
10,344 |
15,516 |
20,171 |
22,188 |
24,406 |
26,359 |
ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DEPENDANTS |
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Steps |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
Points |
(0-23) |
(24-59) |
(60-95) |
(96-131) |
(132-167) |
(168+) |
Premium |
10,861 |
16,291 |
21,180 |
23,297 |
25,627 |
27,677 |
ACCOMPANIED BY FOUR OR MORE DEPENDANTS |
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Steps |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
Points |
(0-23) |
(24-59) |
(60-95) |
(96-131) |
(132-167) |
(168+) |
Premium |
11,404 |
17,106 |
22,238 |
24,462 |
26,908 |
29,061 |
The table below reflects Appendix C – Transitional Foreign Service Premium rates effective April 1, 2009.
An employee at post prior to April 1, 2009, shall receive Foreign Service Premium based on Appendix C to FSD 56 until the rate under Appendix A is equal to or greater than the rate under Appendix C, or the completion of posting, excluding any extension, whichever comes earlier.
UNACCOMPANIED |
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Salary ranges |
Steps |
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I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
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$ |
(0-23) |
(24-59) |
(60-95) |
(96-131) |
(132-167) |
(168+) |
|
$100,363 to $125,453 |
6,244 |
9,374 |
12,494 |
13,742 |
14,992 |
16,243 |
|
$125,454 & over |
6,520 |
9,780 |
13,037 |
14,340 |
15,648 |
16,951 |
|
ACCOMPANIED BY ONE DEPENDANT |
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Salary ranges |
Steps |
||||||
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
||
$ |
(0-23) |
(24-59) |
(60-95) |
(96-131) |
(132-167) |
(168+) |
|
$100,363 to $125,453 |
8,593 |
12,889 |
17,181 |
18,639 |
20,620 |
22,334 |
|
$125,454 & over |
8,963 |
13,445 |
17,927 |
19,452 |
21,514 |
23,304 |
|
ACCOMPANIED BY TWO OR MORE DEPENDANTS |
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Salary range |
Steps |
||||||
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
||
$ |
(0-23) |
(24-59) |
(60-95) |
(96-131) |
(132-167) |
(168+) |
|
$100,363 to $125,453 |
10,545 |
15,815 |
21,082 |
23,194 |
25,298 |
27,403 |
|
$125,454 & over |
11,003 |
16,500 |
21,993 |
24,200 |
26,394 |
28,602 |
FSD 58 – Post Differential Allowance – April 1, 2009
Post Rating |
Unaccompanied |
Accompanied by One Dependant |
Accompanied by Two Dependants |
Accompanied by Three Dependants |
Accompanied by Four or More Dependants |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
|
I |
3,010 |
3,913 |
4,519 |
4,666 |
4,786 |
II |
4,522 |
5,879 |
6,783 |
7,010 |
7,235 |
III |
6,021 |
7,827 |
9,034 |
9,333 |
9,633 |
IV |
9,034 |
11,744 |
13,552 |
14,004 |
14,455 |
V |
12,045 |
15,658 |
18,068 |
18,669 |
19,272 |
Enquiries
Requests for more information or clarification should be addressed to departmental designated officials.
Designated departmental officials may contact either:
Cynthia Nash
Senior Policy Analyst
Excluded Groups and Administrative Policies
Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat
Telephone (613) 946-3714
Cynthia.Nash@tbs-sct.gc.ca
Kimberley Gowing
Policy Analyst
Excluded Groups and Administrative Policies
Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat
Telephone (613) 952-3256
Fax (613) 952-3002
Kim.Gowing@tbs-sct.gc.ca