Canadian Armed Forces relocation directive
Current version
Previous versions
- Relocation Directive (CAFRD) – 1 March 2025
- Relocation Directive (CAFRD) – 1 April 2024
- Relocation Directive (CAFRD) – 17 August 2023
- Relocation Directive (CAFRD) – 1 March 2022
- Relocation Directive (CAFRD) – 1 April 2021
- Relocation Directive (CFIRP) – 19 April 2018 – 31 March 2021
Notice
As of 06 January 2026, SIRVA is the new Contracted Relocation Service Provider (CRSP). Members may proceed to the appropriate CRSP portal for relocation administration.
- SIRVA (relocation files authorized on/after 06 Jan 2026)
- BGRS (relocation files authorized before 06 Jan 2026)
Guides and help
- How to register in SIRVA system
- How to register in the BGRS system
- Relocation Assistance Document (RAD) – SIRVA
- Relocation Assistance Document (RAD) – BGRS
- Relocation Assistance Resources – SIRVA
- Relocation Assistance Resources – (BGRS)
- Application for House Hunting Trip (HHT) / Destination Inspection Trip (DIT) - SIRVA (PDF, 129 KB)
- Application for House Hunting Trip (HHT) / Destination Inspection Trip (DIT) – BGRS (PDF, 109 KB)
- Request for Move of Members on Release - Form
- Application to Move Household Goods and Effects (HG&E) (PDF, 109 KB)
- Furniture and Effects – Pre-move Information Booklet
- OUTCAN Pre-move Booklet: Household Goods & Effects
- OUTCAN Pre-move Booklet – Private Motor Vehicle (PMV)
- Furniture & Effects – Contact Info by Location
- Tax implications guide on relocation benefits for military personnel
- Director General Compensation and Benefits Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 241 KB)
- FAQ's – Mitigation measures for Limited Commercial Removal Services – APS 2021
- Alternate move options and associated reimbursement process for APS 2021
- Questions and answers – 1 April 2021 Relocation Policy changes