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Principal difference(s) in policy provisions:

• The CIHR travel policy is deemed to be part of the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CIHR and the Public Service Alliance of Canada for the Administrative Support Category of employees, rather then between parties to the National Joint Council as outlined in the Treasury Board Travel Directive.
• The CIHR travel policy outlines the fact that travel expenses incurred by CIHR Institute staff are governed by their host institution's policies and not the Treasury Board Travel Directive.
• CIHR promotes the use of the government individual designated travel card (AMEX card) because it provides advantages for the organization and is more cost effective.
• Taxi chits may not be used by employees who are away from the workplace on government business travel with or without overnight stay. Employees must submit taxi receipts in order to be reimbursed for any taxi expenses incurred.
• Any exceptions to using economy class transportation for travel within Canada or the domestic United States must be pre-approved by a Vice-President or equivalent, upon presentation of proper written justification.
• For International travel with overnight stay, any exceptions to using economy class air transportation where continuous travel is less then or equal to nine hours must be pre-approved by a Vice-President or equivalent, upon presentation of proper written justification.
• Government hotel directories within city rate limits should be used for the cost, location and selection of accommodation as specified in the PWGSC Accommodation and Car Rental Directory.