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What is it?<\/h2>\n

A Per Diem is an allowance for meals or incidentals provisioned specifically when an individual is authorized to travel on behalf of Carleton University. Meals for the traveller will be reimbursed at the per diem rate only. Receipts are not required to be submitted.<\/p>\n

Per diems cannot be claimed when meals are included in the price of another expense, such as a conference or flight, however travellers may request a per diem in place of a provided meal if they provide the reasons for incurring the additional expense (e.g. food intolerance).<\/p>\n

Important!\u00a0 <\/strong>The Travel and Related Expense policy<\/a> provides guidance on expenditures incurred for authorized travel and sets out conditions under which these expenditures will be reimbursed. As a public institution, the University\u2019s policies must ensure that all expenditures are in accordance with applicable legislation, such as the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act (BPSAA) and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), as well as funding agency requirements.<\/p>\n

Canada and Continental US Per Diem Rates<\/h2>\n

Effective April 1st, 2026, for consecutive days of travel up to 30 days.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Country<\/strong><\/td>\nCurrency<\/strong><\/td>\nBreakfast<\/strong><\/td>\nLunch<\/strong><\/td>\nDinner<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canada<\/strong><\/td>\nCAD<\/td>\n29.50<\/td>\n30.05<\/td>\n61.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
N.W.T.<\/td>\nCAD<\/td>\n29.05<\/td>\n34.45<\/td>\n73.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nunavut<\/td>\nCAD<\/td>\n35.20<\/td>\n41.80<\/td>\n100.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yukon<\/td>\nCAD<\/td>\n26.65<\/td>\n33.80<\/td>\n79.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USA<\/strong><\/td>\nUSD<\/td>\n29.50<\/td>\n30.05<\/td>\n61.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Alaska<\/td>\nUSD<\/td>\n26.65<\/td>\n33.80<\/td>\n79.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

*While the National Joint Council may update their per diem rates throughout the year,\u00a0Carleton updates Canadian and Continental US rates twice a year on April 1st and October 1st<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>International Per Diem Rates<\/h2>\n

While per diem rates are automated in SAP Concur, a searchable PDF is also available: International Per Diem Rates<\/a> (PDF file).<\/p>\n

*While the National Joint Council may update their per diem rates throughout the year, Carleton updates International rates once a year on July 1st<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hospitality\/Events and Working Meals<\/h2>\n

Outlined in Carleton\u2019s\u00a0\u2018Hospitality and Working Meal Expenses\u2019 policy<\/a>, hospitality<\/a> and working meals<\/a> have expenditure limits based on the University\u2019s per diem rates. Hospitality, for hosting visitors and guests, shall not exceed double the per diem rate. All other meals, considered working meals for employees of Carleton University, are capped at the per diem rate.<\/p>\n

Where do I find more information?<\/h2>\n

Carleton University uses per diem rates as prescribed by the\u00a0National Joint Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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