Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD) – effective 1 April 2026

1 April 2026 version

Departmental Authority: Director General Compensation and Benefits (DGCB)

List of chapters

Part 1 – General Principles and Commonalities

1. General
2. Administration
3. Common Relocation Entitlements

Part 2 – Main Benefits

4. House Hunting Trip (HHT) and Destination Inspection Trip (DIT)
5. Interim Lodgings, Meals and Miscellaneous Expenses (ILM&M)
6. Travel to New Location (TNL)
7. Rented Residence – Acquisition and Disposal
8. Sale and Purchase of a Residence
9. Shipment/Storage, and sundry relocation expenses

Part 3 – Special Circumstances

10. Service Couples
11. Specific moves within Canada
12. Moves to and from outside Canada
13. Moves of Reservists
14. Moves to Intended Place of Residence (IPR)

Glossary of Acronyms

Clarification bulletins in effect

• Application of CAFRD 9.1.08 "Storage in Transit (SIT)"
• AIG 001/24 DCBA - CAFRD authorities and charges within the Accommodation and Car Rental Directory (ACRD) city rate limit (DWAN access only) 
• Selection of 3rd Party Supplier