The ABCs of military postings
Getting on the road to sound financial, housing, and military life decisions for Canadian Armed Forces members and their families
A – Before you receive your posting instruction
updating your budget, tools to analyze the state of the real estate market, spousal and partner employment, children’s education services, Military Family Resource Centers, and access to medical care for your family.
B – You have received your posting instruction
geographical boundaries, moving benefits and services, tools and information on buying or selling your principal residence, and the Canadian Forces Housing Agency.
C – After you have completed your move
Identify emergency contacts and important documents, tax deductions, former residence, get to know your community.
Notes about this information
- If the information in this document differs from the official policy approved by the Treasury Board, the official policy will prevail.
- This information focuses on military postings. It is based on Compensation and Benefits Instructions (CBI) Chapter 208, and the Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program (CFIRP) Directive. For information on a move to an Intended Place of Residence, refer to the CFIRP Directive - Chapter 14.
- This information is meant to help you and your spouse or partner make informed choices. It does not cover all options available to you as a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member or family member.
- You should discuss any information marked by an asterisk (*) with your BGRS service provider for CFIRP moves, or with your orderly room staff for CBI Chapter 208 moves. Have this discussion before making a decision or any financial commitment.
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Related Information
Relocation benefits have changed effective April 19, 2018 (CANFORGEN 126/18). For more details on the changes, see the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Relocation Policy/Benefit Changes for 2018 - Questions and Answers.
The service delivery model for relocation services has changed as of December 1, 2017 - The New Service Delivery Model for the Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Program.
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