Date Issued: 13/05/2004
Revision Date: 07/02/2020
Policy Statement
The Government of Saskatchewan will provide employees with a reimbursement of costs incurred while travelling on government business by air.
The below rates and guidelines are applicable to employees covered by the Saskatchewan Government and General Employee's Union (SGEU) collective bargaining agreement, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 600 collective bargaining agreement, and to all out-of-scope employees unless otherwise noted.
Meals at an In-province Airport
Meals purchased at an airport in Saskatchewan will be reimbursed at the applicable in-province rate regardless of destination of the flight if the employee is required to be at the airport by the airline carrier as follows:
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Breakfast – earlier than 7:30 a.m.
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Dinner – earlier than 11:30 a.m.
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Supper – earlier than 5:30 p.m.
Meals at an Out-of-province/Out-of-country Airport
Meals purchased at an out-of-province/out-of-country airport will be reimbursed at the applicable out-of-province/out-of-country rate regardless of where the meal is consumed.
Meals on Flight
Meals purchased on a flight to or from an out-of-province location/out-of-country location will be reimbursed at the applicable out-of-province/out-of-country rate regardless of where the meal is consumed.
Authority
- The Public Service Regulations, 1999 Part 5, Sections 83 & 84
- PS/GE Collective Bargaining Agreement Article 15
- The Financial Administration Act, 1993 (FAA)
- The Financial Administration Manual (FAM)
Policy Inquiries
For inquiries, please contact the Human Resource Service Centre.