FSD 17 - Assistance for Spouses or Common-Law Partners Table of Contents FSD 17 - Assistance for Spouses or Common-Law Partners ScopeIntroductionIn certain cases, the employer provides specific financial assistance to spouses or common-law partners to assist them in securing employment at post, or upon return to Canada to facilitate re-entry into the Canadian workforce.Directive 17.1 Association Dues 17.2 Employment Related Allowance 17.3 Retraining in Canada 17.4 Once per Career Assistance for Spouses or Common-Law Partners 17.5 Special Short-term Separation Assistance for Spouses or Common-Law Partners Next Related Links Print Full Directive Print all FSDs for this Date