# 2013-012 Pay and Benefits, Integrated Relocation Program (CF IRP), Relocation

Case Summary

F&R Date: 2013–03–19

The grievor was on an imposed restriction when he was posted back to the location of his principal residence. He requested, and was denied, permission to ship approximately 800 pounds of unaccompanied baggage via commercial carrier at public expense. Consequently, the grievor paid a carrier to ship his unaccompanied baggage home. As redress, the grievor requested full reimbursement of his shipping costs.

The Initial Authority, the Director General Compensation and Benefits, determined that article 3.4.06 of the Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program for 2009 provided for reimbursement for the shipment of up to 500 pounds of unaccompanied baggage from Core funds and additional weight from any remaining Custom or Personalized funds. The Initial Authority granted partial redress, noting that the costs associated with packing and unloading could not be reimbursed.

The grievor was not satisfied with partial reimbursement and requested that the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) authorize full reimbursement of his shipping costs.

The Board agreed with the Initial Authority's determination regarding the entitlement, but noted an apparent error in the amount paid to the grievor by Brookfield Global Relocation Services (BGRS). The Board consulted BGRS who then agreed that the grievor had not been reimbursed for the associated taxes. BGRS immediately reimbursed the grievor the additional amount. Based on the BGRS revised calculation of the eligible amount, the Board was satisfied that the grievor had now received the reimbursement to which he was entitled.

The Board recommended that the CDS deny the grievance.

CDS Decision Summary

CDS Decision Date: 2013–07–15

The CDS agreed with the Board's findings and recommendation that the grievance be denied.