Isolated Posts and Government Housing

Provisions of the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (IPGHD) are co-developed by participating bargaining agents and public service employers that are members of the National Joint Council. They are applicable to public service employees working in isolated locations across Canada and to their related government housing.

The Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive is designed to facilitate the recruitment and retention of staff delivering government programs in isolated locations across Canada. Its provisions are designed to assist in offsetting some of the higher costs, and to recognize the inherent disadvantages associated with living and working in isolated posts. It also ensures equal treatment for employees owning or renting similar accommodations from private or commercial sources. These provisions do not constitute income or other compensation that would open the way for personal gain.

Learn more by consulting the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive and the supporting Appendices on the National Joint Council website.

Under the Directive, the authorized use of privately owned vehicles (other than on government business travel) may also be subject to Lower Kilometric Rates.

Vacation Travel Assistance Rates

The Treasury Board Secretariat is responsible for coordinating bi-annual updates to the Vacation Travel Assistance rates under the Directive.

• Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective October 1, 2019
• Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective April 1, 2019
• Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective October 1, 2018
• Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective April 1, 2018
• Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective October 1, 2017
• Fixed Rate Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective April 1, 2017
• Fixed Rate Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective October 1, 2016
• Fixed Rate Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective April 1, 2016 Archived
• Fixed Rate Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective October 1, 2015 Archived
• Fixed Rate Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective April 1, 2015 Archived
• Fixed Rate Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective October 1, 2014 Archived
• Fixed Rate Vacation Travel Assistance - Effective April 1, 2014 Archived

Please Note: Public Service employees should contact their Designated Departmental IPGHD Coordinator with their questions.

Other Resources

• National Joint Council Communiqués - Isolated Posts and Government Housing Committee
• Human Resources Information Notices
• Statistics Canada and the Isolated Posts Fuel and Utilities Index Allowance System