March 1, 1991
23.4.89
The grievor sought reinstatement of medical expenses for a daughter under section 20(1) of the Isolated Posts Directive.
The grievor received an advance to allow his wife to accompany his 17 year old daughter to medical treatment. When the advance was given it was believed that the daughter was a dependant living at home and was a full time student. Recovery action was taken when it was found that the daughter had turned 19 in 1990 and was not eligible as a dependant for income tax purposes as she was not in full time attendance at a school or university.
The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Isolated Posts Committee in that the grievor had been treated within the intent of the directive at the time the claim for medical expenses was submitted. The Administrative Committee further agreed with the report in that should the grievor claim his daughter as a dependant for 1990 and that claim is accepted by Revenue Canada, then the grievor should resubmit his claim and be reimbursed.
To the extent that the above satisfies the corrective action sought the grievance was upheld.