# 2020-162 Pay and Benefits, Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program

Case summary

F&R Date: 2020-10-30

The grievor contended that the soil assessment he obtained for his property was essential to support the land survey and should therefore be a reimbursable expense. The Committee determined that the soil assessment was not required for the grievor to “obtain clear title” to the property to be able to sell it. Consequently, the Committee found that the expense did not qualify for reimbursement under article 8.2.04 of the Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program (CFIRP) Directive.

FA decision summary

The Final Authority (FA) agreed with the Committee's finding that the grievor's soil survey was not required by law or necessary to help determine title to the property and was therefore not reimbursable under the CFIRP. The FA agreed with the Committee's recommendation to deny redress.