Forms, Resources and Legislation

Cabinet ministers, Opposition leaders and their staff

Legislation

The Office follows the Cabinet Ministers' and Opposition Leaders' Expenses Review and Accountability Act, 2002, in completing its expenses review work.

The Rules

Read the Expense Rules for Cabinet ministers and Opposition leaders.

Revised Allowable Expenses Rules - as of January 1, 2020. (external link)

Guidelines and Checklists

The Office has prepared a number of guidelines and checklists to help public servants ensure that their travel, meal and hospitality expenses comply with the rules.
Guidelines
Items to Consider Before and During Your Trip
Travel Within the Greater Toronto Area
Submitting Your Claim

Travel, Meal and Hospitality Directive

Travel, Meal and Hospitality Directive - effective January 1, 2020 (external link)

Forms

Use these forms for filing expense claims, delegating authority and making a repayment.

Please note: the first three forms require Adobe Reader 8 or higher and will work best through Microsoft Internet Explorer.

FAQs

Find the answers to frequently asked questions about the expense review process for Cabinet ministers, Opposition leaders and their staff. Read our FAQs.

Useful Links if Travelling Out of Canada

Federal Accommodation Directory
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - Special Travel Authorities

Office of the Integrity Commissioner