Policy update No. 01-2026 January 2, 2026
WHAT'S CHANGED (Please read the policy documents for complete information). Please note that policy changes since the last issue are indicated by shaded text or shading in the left margin of the policy document.
2026 annual policy updates
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2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)
We revised a number of policies to reflect the 1.64% COLA effective January 1, 2026. This includes policies 04-01 – Addendum B, 04-04 – Addendum A, 04-07 – Addendum B, 04-08 – Addenda A and B, 04-10 – Addendum A, and Appendix F. -
Burial, cremation, and memorial expenses - Policy 04-08, Addendum A
We reviewed the maximum allowable amount for burial, cremation, and memorial expenses using methodology approved by the Board of Directors. As a result, we increased the amount payable for burial, cremation, and memorial expenses from $17,200 to $19,800 for 2026. -
Maximum clothing allowances - Policy 04-07, Addendum A
We increased the clothing allowance amounts for all six categories effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with the formula approved by the Board of Directors. -
Allowance rates - Policy 04-02, Addendum A
As a result of our annual review of the travel and subsistence allowance rates:
- An increase of three cents was approved for the travel allowance, increasing it to 61 cents per kilometre, and
- An increase of $1.00 per lunch and $1.00 per dinner for a daily total of $59.00 was approved for the meal allowance.
- There are no changes to the accommodation rate for 2026.
- An increase of three cents was approved for the travel allowance, increasing it to 61 cents per kilometre, and
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Maximum compensable earnings (MCE) - Policy 04-01, Addendum A
The MCE amount is set at $110,900 for 2026. -
2026 compensation tables (Appendix E)
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