# 2017-156 Pay and Benefits, Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program

Case summary

F&R Date: 2018-07-10

The grievor claimed that he had made numerous capital improvements to his home and therefore had suffered a loss of equity on the sale of his home on posting. The grievor argued that his situation was unique and requested to be reimbursed under paragraph 208.97(6) of the Home Equity Assistance provision in the Compensation and Benefits Instructions (CBI), which he argued provides a means for the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) to approve his reimbursement if he considers that the grievor would otherwise suffer undue financial hardship.

The Initial Authority denied the grievance finding that paragraph 208.80(1) of the CBI clearly establishes that any benefits or exceptions outlined in the chapter are not applicable if the member is relocated under the provisions of the Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program (CFIRP), which was the grievor's case.

The Committee found that since the grievor was relocated under the provisions of the CFIRP, CBI 208.97(6) did not apply; that the grievor did not suffer an equity loss on the sale of his residence; and that he could not be reimbursed for capital improvements because he lacked original receipts and because his Custom funding was fully expended. Consequently, the Committee found that the grievor was treated according to policy and recommended that redress not be granted.

FA decision summary

The CDS agreed with the Committee's findings and recommendation and denied redress.