# 2021-108 Pay and Benefits, Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program, Capital Improvements in accordance with article 8.2.10 of the CFIRP, Relocation Benefits

Case summary

F&R Date: 2021-05-26

The grievor disagreed with the decision to deny her the Capital Improvement (CI) benefit on the sale of her home in 2020. The Committee found that, in accordance with the revised Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program Directive, the home had to be sold prior to 19 April 2018 to qualify for the CI benefit. Consequently, the Committee found that the grievor was not entitled to the benefit and recommended that the grievance be denied. 

FA decision summary

The Chief of the Defence Staff, acting as FA, agreed with the Committee's findings and recommendation. He noted that many CAF members had been negatively affected by changes in relocation policy, some catastrophically, but that Treasury Board was the sole authority. In response, he had given direction to be flexible with postings and explore alternate courses of action available within the CAF to prevent or mitigate such losses. He hoped that although he had no power to grant redress, the grievor would appreciate receiving this explanation.