The following table lists the benefits available to an employee:
Relocation Benefits |
Core |
Customized |
Personalized |
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A. Relocation Planning (services provided by the CRSP) |
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Explanation of the mobility program |
X |
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Presentation of Directive benefits and options |
X |
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Presentation of transferable values and their application |
X |
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Provide financial tools to evaluate renting vs buying |
X |
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Provide counselling on importance of door-to-door move |
X |
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Provide counselling on the multiple aspects of the move |
X |
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Counsel on when HHT should be taken, pre-search requirements |
X |
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Provide liaison service for GTS and HGRS |
X |
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B. Destination Orientation (services provided by the CRSP) |
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Provide information consultation on new location/community |
X |
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Provide guidance on securing accommodation (rent/purchase) |
X |
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Provide information on market values and trends at destination |
X |
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Provide information on new neighbourhood, schools, special facilities, commuting services, senior homes, etc. |
X |
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Assist in pre-qualifying for HHT (housing requirements and financial considerations) |
X |
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Assist in preparing home/rent search plan and link-up at new locale |
X |
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Counsel on pre-approved mortgage |
X |
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Provide list of local realtors and brief on the range of services to be expected - "open broker policy" |
X |
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Counsel on signing agreements with purchasing agents for newly built sale by owner properties, etc. |
X |
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Provide list of local participating lawyers and brief on the range of services to be expected - "open broker policy"; list of reimbursable disbursements |
X |
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Provide list of local participating financial institutions and brief on penalties and options, range and level of services to be expected - "open broker policy" |
X |
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Provide list of local participating building inspection firms and brief on the range and level of services to be expected |
X |
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Counsel on limitation of fees payable under IRP |
X |
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Counsel on offer-to-purchase process |
X |
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Counsel on exceptional circumstances |
X |
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Provide information on basic leases, penalties, lease terms, etc. |
X |
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C. House Hunting Trip (HHT): Part IV |
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Authorized travel time (2 days) |
X |
X |
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Additional travel time -change of authorized transportation mode |
X |
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Boarding of pets |
X |
X |
|
Car rental (upgrade from mid-size via Personalized Fund) |
X |
X |
|
Dependant care (in excess of Core entitlements paid from Customized/Personalized Funds) |
X |
X |
X |
Extended HHT (additional 2 days + 2 days) |
X |
X |
|
HHT - Expenses for Children/Extended family |
X |
X |
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HHT duration expenses - employee and spouse or common-law partner (5 days - 5 nights) |
X |
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Destination home inspection trip |
X |
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Telephone calls (expenses in excess of Core entitlements paid from Personalized Fund) |
X |
X |
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D. Interim Accommodation, Meals and Miscellaneous Relocation Allowance : Part V |
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Accommodation, meals and allowance - employee and dependants |
X |
X |
X |
Accommodation, meals and allowance (extended family) |
X |
X |
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E. Travel To New Location: Part VI |
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Transportation and travelling expenses - employee and family |
X |
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Transportation and travelling expenses - extended family |
X |
X |
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F. Rental Accommodation: Part VII |
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Professional cleaning of former/new residence ($100) |
X |
X |
X |
Rent and lease liability |
X |
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Rent in advance of a move see TDRA (30 days from Core Fund) |
X |
X |
X |
Rental agency finding fees |
X |
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G. Sale/Disposal of Home: Part VIII |
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Appraisal fees on sale of home - 1 appraisal/additional appraisals |
X |
X |
X |
Attending fees/power of attorney (actual and reasonable) |
X |
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Home equity loss |
X |
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Home sale assistance (10%) - (up to $15, 000 from the Core Fund) |
X |
X |
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Legal fees and disbursements (corporate rates) |
X |
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Marketing incentives |
X |
X |
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Mortgage interest differential penalty - non-portable mortgage |
X |
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Mortgage paydown penalty - non-portable mortgage |
X |
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Mortgage paydown penalty - portable |
X |
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Professional cleaning of former/new residence ($100) |
X |
X |
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Real estate commission (corporate rates) |
X |
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Return trip to finalize sale |
X |
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Building/structural inspection (corporate rates) |
X |
X |
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TDRA (limitations may apply) |
X |
X |
X |
TDRA - weekend travel home |
X |
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Property management services |
X |
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H. Purchase of Home: Part IX |
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Attending fees |
X |
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$25,000 Home relocation loan |
X |
X |
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Bridging loan - interest |
X |
X |
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Building/structural inspection (corporate rates) limitations |
X |
X |
|
Follow-up inspections |
X |
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Interest on short term loan - deposit for a home purchase |
X |
X |
|
Legal fees and disbursements (corporate rates) |
X |
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Mortgage default insurance premium |
X |
X |
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Mortgage interest differential (up to 5 years; up to $5,000) |
X |
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Mortgage interest buy-down |
X |
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New home warranty |
X |
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Power of attorney |
X |
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Professional cleaning ($100) |
X |
X |
X |
I. Shipment of Personal Effects: Part XI |
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Crating |
X |
X |
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Incidental shipping expenses |
X |
X |
|
Long term storage (restricted to isolated postings) |
X |
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Miscellaneous shipping expenses |
X |
X |
|
Return trip to effect move |
X |
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Shipment of antiques and works of art |
X |
X |
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Shipment of boats, motorcycles, and ATV's |
X |
X |
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Shipment of furniture & effects - from Core Fund up to 20,000lb. /9,071.94 kg |
X |
X |
X |
Shipment of mobile homes (with limitations) - PartX |
X |
X |
X |
Shipment of pets |
X |
X |
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Shipment of PMV - 1 vehicle (storage not permitted) |
X |
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Shipment of second/additional PMVs |
X |
X |
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Shipment of trailers |
X |
X |
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Storage in transit - in excess of Core entitlements paid from Customized/Personalized Funds) |
X |
X |
X |
J. Additional Benefits |
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Additional insurance - motor vehicles |
X |
X |
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Adjustments and alterations to furniture and fixtures |
X |
X |
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Counselling services - extended family |
X |
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Duplicate housing or commuting assistance |
X |
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Home renovations for disabled employees and dependants |
X |
X |
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Property management fees (former home) |
X |
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Spousal employment search |
X |
X |
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Spousal curriculum vitae and interview travel |
X |
X |
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Sundry accountable incidental relocation expenses |
X |
Note: See appropriate sections for description, rate limitation and application.