A message from Pam Skinner, Senior Vice-President, College Operations:
As we prepare for a more fulsome return to on-campus operations in the Fall and more normal circumstances for travel, we have made changes to our Travel and Expense Policy. These changes align our policy with government sources that regularly monitor for both inflationary and deflationary impacts and address the climbing cost of gasoline and food.
These changes, effective July 1, 2022, include an increase to kilometer and meal allowance (per diem) rates for approved College travel.
Mileage rates
In response to inflationary impacts, Niagara College will align the kilometer reimbursement with the National Joint Council (NJC). The NJC is updated on a regular basis to account for economic conditions.
Niagara College will honour the NJC rate of 60¢ per kilometer for the province of Ontario.
Meal allowance (per diem) rates
In line with the Canada Revenue Agency, meal allowances (per diem) rates for Canada and the United States have seen an increase of $5 per meal to the following:
Breakfast: $15
Lunch: $20
Dinner $30
The NC meal reimbursement rates for International Travel are tied to the Treasury Board of Canada Travel Directive which is updated on a regular basis.
Submitting travel expenses
The method by which NC employees submit travel expenses has not changed. Employees can continue to submit expenses using the Travel and Expense module on the employee portal.
A reminder that College travel must be approved by your supervisor. To familiarize yourself with all the details related to our Travel and Expense Policy, visit niagaracollege.ca/policies/?_sf_s=expense.
Pam
