Travel Rates Amended

Clients of Veterans Affairs Canada who use a privately owned automobile, such as their own, for authorized travel to receive medical examinations or treatment can now benefit from higher travel allowances. Travel allowances differ from province to province but, effective October 1, 2002, rates per kilometre range from 41.5 cents in Alberta to 50.5 cents in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Meal allowances also have increased for approved travel. For more information, please contact your local VAC District Office.