Canada’s military will start phasing out old housing benefit – National | 24CA News

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Published 07.08.2023
Canada’s military will start phasing out old housing benefit – National | 24CA News

Canada’s navy has created a brand new program to step by step section out its outdated housing profit after listening to suggestions from members who have been set to lose the funds.

The Armed Forces introduced plans in March to create a brand new housing allowance that’s primarily based on wage, somewhat than the place a soldier is posted.

It was estimated the transfer would make 1000’s of individuals eligible for the brand new allowance whereas chopping off 1000’s of others.


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The navy stated that will lead to a financial savings of $30 million a 12 months.

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In an replace to members, the director common of compensation and advantages says an interim program will section out the outdated profit with reducing funds till July 2026.

Brig.-Gen. Virginia Tattersall says eligible members can be enrolled routinely and may get a lump-sum fee to cowl the summer season months someday within the fall.

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