Policy
The Travel and Related Expenses policy, which includes per diems, was updated on July 1, 2024. Carleton University uses per diem rates as prescribed by the National Joint Council. While the National Joint Council may update their per diem rates throughout the year, Carleton updates rates once a year on July 1st. Click here for a summary of the additional changes to the policy.
Frequently Used Per Diem Rates
Effective July 1, 2024, for consecutive days of travel up to 30 days.
| Country | Currency | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
| Canada | CAD | 24.90 | 25.20 | 61.85 |
| N.W.T. | CAD | 28.20 | 34.25 | 73.25 |
| Nunavut | CAD | 30.10 | 36.55 | 97.35 |
| Yukon | CAD | 25.95 | 23.80 | 68.65 |
| USA | USD | 24.90 | 25.20 | 61.85 |
| Alaska | USD | 25.95 | 23.80 | 68.65 |
| France* | EUR | 24.84 | 43.64 | 52.60 |
| Germany* | EUR | 28.04 | 37.56 | 53.00 |
| Italy* | EUR | 14.56 | 30.04 | 37.32 |
| Spain* | EUR | 20.32 | 32.00 | 46.12 |
| Switzerland* | EUR | 20.80 | 45.44 | 58.40 |
| United Kingdom* | GBP | 18.60 | 31.36 | 41.20 |
*Rates within countries may vary by city. Check the International Per Diem Rates below.