Unit 3 Fund

(1) For a conference expense to be eligible, the conference must take place during the eligible claim period (1 September 2022 – 31 August 2023). Eligible expenses include: registration fees (even if paid prior to the eligible claim period); travel costs (airfare, train, or car; if travelling by car, cost will be calculated at the C.U.P.E. 3902 reimbursement rate of 57₵/kilometer to a maximum of 500KM); flight cancellation insurance; transit between residence and hotel/airport/train station; and standard hotel costs (basic accommodation). PLEASE NOTE: meals are not an eligible expense.

(2) For a professional expense to be eligible, the related professional activity must take place during the eligible claim period (1 September 2022 – 31 August 2023). Eligible expenses include: membership fees for professional and/or learned societies related to the member’s discipline (even if paid prior to the eligible claim period); subscriptions to professional and/or learned journals (even if paid prior to the eligible claim period); books, materials, equipment and services directly related to research or teaching; computer hardware, tablets, smartphones, and software and supplies used in performance of academic duties that are not considered ‘required’ to do the job and thus the responsibility of the Employer; expenses incurred in the preparation and completion of scholarly manuscripts (self-publication efforts are excluded) and page or reprint charges; office supplies related to the performance of teaching and research duties that are not covered by the C.A. and thus the responsibility of the Employer; and fees incurred for professional development; expenses related to teaching commute (transit/parking). PLEASE NOTE the following are not eligible expenses: decorative items for home office, internet, and data charges.