New IRP / Move policy-effective Dec 01, 2017 [Merged]
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RubberTree
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This is an interesting development. Positive direction I think...
"As a follow on to our last update on the ReloCard’s issues and the associated fees, we have directed a short term solution. We will be returning to Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs) directly into members’ bank accounts for all new requests for funds to cover relocation expenses, much the same as the previous model. This will happen within days – with details to be promulgated by the end of the week.
As they have in the past, members banking information will have to be confirmed to ensure funding is accurately deposited. Members will continue to use the BGRS online service to make the request for funds.
Members will be compensated for all fees related to the ReloCard. Please keep your receipts. More information about this process and the transition from the existing ReloCard will be released shortly, as the details are worked out.
There are few things that we do in the Canadian Armed Forces that are more stressful on our families than relocations. We are committed to improving the relocation experience for our members and will continue to work with our partners to improve the service delivery model while concurrently modernizing our relocation benefits packages.
Major-General Wayne D. Eyre
Deputy Commander Military Personnel Command"
Can be found here:
https://m.facebook.com/milperscom/#!/story.php?story_fbid=2036814856598568&id=1845457419067647&__tn__=%2As%2As-R
"As a follow on to our last update on the ReloCard’s issues and the associated fees, we have directed a short term solution. We will be returning to Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs) directly into members’ bank accounts for all new requests for funds to cover relocation expenses, much the same as the previous model. This will happen within days – with details to be promulgated by the end of the week.
As they have in the past, members banking information will have to be confirmed to ensure funding is accurately deposited. Members will continue to use the BGRS online service to make the request for funds.
Members will be compensated for all fees related to the ReloCard. Please keep your receipts. More information about this process and the transition from the existing ReloCard will be released shortly, as the details are worked out.
There are few things that we do in the Canadian Armed Forces that are more stressful on our families than relocations. We are committed to improving the relocation experience for our members and will continue to work with our partners to improve the service delivery model while concurrently modernizing our relocation benefits packages.
Major-General Wayne D. Eyre
Deputy Commander Military Personnel Command"
Can be found here:
https://m.facebook.com/milperscom/#!/story.php?story_fbid=2036814856598568&id=1845457419067647&__tn__=%2As%2As-R
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Tcm621 said:
Maybe he's working on other things, too, but doesn't want to wait to announce everything, and instead let people know about things in a timely manner.
Eagle_Eye_View
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In this case, I believe it’s the best way to update members and their families wrt this issue. Using Facebook enables the non serving spouse/partner to be aware of the changes that might affect them. I’m glad the CoC dealt with this and found a solution.
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Using a one-way channel like this assists members as well as family.
Any member who is signed out of the losing unit and has not reported to their gaining unit has no access to DWAN, message traffic or other official means, during their move. As Pusser noted, follow through with normal means is still the official standard.
Any member who is signed out of the losing unit and has not reported to their gaining unit has no access to DWAN, message traffic or other official means, during their move. As Pusser noted, follow through with normal means is still the official standard.
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Lumber said:
This.
We should be as quick to praise the Snr Leadership for quick, effective resolution as we are to comment on things we see as...lacking.
Personally, I'm impressed this was handled BEFORE people hit their COS dates and, from all appearances, service members won't be on the hook for fees, etc that result in their move as directed by the Forces. While this doesn't affect me personally, my unit has several Jnr members in my trade posted in and they're the ones who would have been affected - Avr's who don't necessarily have the ways and means to pay for things they shouldn't have to pay for out of pocket.
BZ - I agree that getting this out on social media is an effective way to hit "ALCON", as well as over internal messages, emails, etc.
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WEng87 said:
Did you change provinces? Moving from Alberta to Nova Scotia for instance can have a profound effect on your taxes. I believe you should be charged provincial tax based on where you lived on December 31 2017. Ensure this is the case.
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It does seem very weird!!! This is not my first move, and you're right they usually take way too much out.
I thought the same thing on province, and double checked it... still no change, there has to be something wrong on there, maybe I should contact Brookfield.
I thought the same thing on province, and double checked it... still no change, there has to be something wrong on there, maybe I should contact Brookfield.
There's a space for secondary email adresses that you can use your civvy email.
Edited to add: if this is to add a TIN for dependants you need to put customer service as the primary email adress then your civvy as secondary email address. Customer service will have to manually activate your account though because they only send the activation email through dwan.
Edited to add: if this is to add a TIN for dependants you need to put customer service as the primary email adress then your civvy as secondary email address. Customer service will have to manually activate your account though because they only send the activation email through dwan.
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In the middle of our move now.
- Nice surprise to discover 2 hotel chains accepted the card for final payment (Best Western and Comfort Inn).
- Note: Follow BGRS advice and use your personal CC for the pre-authorized hold. Sadly, this remains an issue for our new OS / Pte posted.
- The move itself is pretty routine. This is our 7th move in 13 years. Yes....buy coffee/tea/ Tim bits for your packers and movers. It's worth it.
- Since it's a long weekend, it will be more than 1 month and our HHT claims are not finalized. I had our receipts and claims uploaded the same day our HHT finished. We didn't delay on our end.
- These delays are Important to note for families who track their bills. It's not our fault when we are doing it right
and the system has extended delays. This is NOT the height of APS and we are waiting.
- Nice surprise to discover 2 hotel chains accepted the card for final payment (Best Western and Comfort Inn).
- Note: Follow BGRS advice and use your personal CC for the pre-authorized hold. Sadly, this remains an issue for our new OS / Pte posted.
- The move itself is pretty routine. This is our 7th move in 13 years. Yes....buy coffee/tea/ Tim bits for your packers and movers. It's worth it.
- Since it's a long weekend, it will be more than 1 month and our HHT claims are not finalized. I had our receipts and claims uploaded the same day our HHT finished. We didn't delay on our end.
- These delays are Important to note for families who track their bills. It's not our fault when we are doing it right
and the system has extended delays. This is NOT the height of APS and we are waiting.
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