The following table provides a general overview of the application of some of the directives when a custody arrangement is in place, pursuant to section 3.10 of this directive. Where the child will not be accompanying the employee at post for the duration of the assignment, the application of these directives will be determined by the deputy head based on the period of time spent at post.

Location of the child during the assignment

Child going to post for the duration of the assignment

Child not going to post

Child going to post for a portion of the assignment

Status of the child for FSD purposes

Dependant

Child under a custody arrangement

Dependant while at post / Otherwise child under a custody arrangement

Application of FSD 15 - Relocation

Yes

No as the child will not be residing at post

One relocation provided the dependant will be relocating to post for at least 12 consecutive months

Application of FSD 33 – Lycée in Canada

No as the child is at post; FSD 33 can apply upon return to Canada

No as the intent of FSD 33 is not met by the child not going to post

No as the intent of FSD 33 is not met by the child not going to post for the duration of the assignment

Application of FSD 34 – Education Allowance

Yes while at post / Application of provisions in Canada will be based on the living arrangement at the time of relocation

No

Yes while at post / Application of provisions in Canada will be based on the living arrangement at the time of relocation

Application of FSD 34.6 – Postsecondary Shelter Assistance

No as the child is at post

Based on the living arrangement at the time of relocation

Based on the living arrangement at the time of relocation

Application of FSD 50 – Post Travel Assistance

Yes

No

Based on the period of time at post and the hardship level of the post

Application of FSD 51 – Family Reunion

Yes for the child to visit the other parent

Yes for the child to visit the employee/spouse at post

Based on the period of time at post