Important Information

Expense and Reimbursement Information

Reimbursement of Participants’ Expenses

Hotel Room

CPCoE Coverage
  • One room for up to three (3) nights per attendee at the preferred hotel, Le Westin Montreal between Sunday, September 13, 2026, and Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Attendee’s Responsibility
  • Additional rooms, nights, incidentals, room service, additional upgrades. Please contact the hotel directly to extend your stay at (514) 380-3333.

Air Travel

CPCoE Coverage
  • One round economy trip to and from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
  • One checked bag per person
Attendee’s Responsibility
  • Additional flight upgrades from economy

Ground Transportation

CPCoE Coverage
  • Cost of reasonable ground transportation to and from residence to departure airport
  • Cost of reasonable ground transportation to and from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Le Westin Montréal
Attendee’s Responsibility
  • Travel to and from personal excursions
  • Rental Cars

Meals

CPCoE Coverage
  • Meals will be reimbursed during travel period to and from destination
  • Meals during the event will be provided *see below
Attendee’s Responsibility
  • Any food and beverage expenses incurred during the meals which the CPCoE provides

Summary

CPCoE will reimburse participants’ cost of travel to attend the 2026 Annual Workshop in Montréal, QC from Monday, September 14 to Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Reimbursable costs include travel are detailed below.

Travel by Air

Air travel will be booked through Heming Group travel agency. Fares will be charged directly to the CPCoE. Participants will be responsible for any fees and extra costs incurred as a result of travel changes made without prior direction from the CPCoE. CPCoE will reimburse fees for one piece of checked baggage per person per flight.  

CPCoE will reimburse reasonable taxi cost for travel to and from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport with official receipts including proof of payment. 

Travellers who choose to drive rather than fly may be reimbursed for kilometrage which cannot exceed the cost of comparable 30-day advance purchase airfare at economy rate. When submitting an expense report, please include a quote for the equivalent economy airfare.

Travel by Train or Bus

When travelling by train or bus, participants are responsible to book their own travel at economy rates and to submit to CPCoE for reimbursement official receipts including proof of payments.

Travel by Automobile

CPCoE will reimburse participants for use of personally owned vehicle for business purposes at 73 cents per kilometer for the first 5,000 km driven and to 66 cents for each additional kilometer. The reimbursement for kilometrage may not exceed the cost of the comparable 30-day advance purchase airfare rates.

Toll transportation costs will be reimbursed based on proof of toll charges and official itemized invoice required. 

When claiming milage, please attach a Google Map or similar documentation to support the distance traveled.

Accommodations

CPCoE will pay the single room rate for up to three (3) nights between Sunday, September 13 and Tuesday, September 15, 2026 per attendee at the preferred hotel, Le Westin Montréal. CPCoE will not cover incidentals, such as phone calls, movies, minibar, laundry or other services, and room upgrades.

Meals

CPCoE will provide meals during the duration of the Workshop. Meal expenses will not be eligible for reimbursement if meals provided by the organizers are declined. A per diem will be paid on travel days or when a meal is not provided to a maximum of $113.50 per day (including GST/HST and gratuities), based on the following rates: $28.40/breakfast, $27.40/lunch, $57.70/dinner). Meal receipts are not required; however, you must indicate on your expense report which meals were consumed during travel.

Please save all your ground transportation receipts to be eligible for reimbursement. Send or email receipts along with the Expense Report and Biller Info Form provided by the CPCoE finance department below by November 13, 2026 and address to:

Jane Lang  413A-175 Longwood Rd South, Hamilton, ON, L8P 0A1  
1-833-644-4673
ext 2004  
lang@vcp-vdc.ca

Do I book my own travel?

The CPCoE will be booking accommodations and air travel only. Each participant will be responsible for arranging their own ground transportation. If you require clarification around the booking process for alternate accommodations or travel plans, please contact events@vcp-vdc.ca.

Is there an option to attend virtually?

No. This workshop will run in-person only.