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February 2005
This is to advise you of the current validity of Post Indexes calculated for the purpose of the Post Living Allowance applicable to Canadian Government expatriate personnel or persons under contract. All users must consult with Statistics Canada to ensure that the appropriate Index is used.
Subsequent to clarification from the Deparment of Foreign Affairs, the Post Index for Lisbon, Portugal has been recalculated to reflect loss of VAT rebates on gasoline. Accordingly, be advised of the adjustment to the Post Index for Lisbon effective November 2004.
| Country |
Location |
Post Index Level |
Date |
| Portugal |
Lisbon (FSD) |
137 |
November 2004 |
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137 |
December 2004 |
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137 |
January 2005 |
New Post Indexes have been requested for the following locations and are now published.
| Country |
Location |
Requested by |
| Belgium |
BE21 - Brussels Unaccompanied |
Department of National Defence |
| Italy |
IT12 - Anzio |
Department of National Defence |
| Jordan |
JO02 - Amman Unaccompanied |
Department of National Defence |
| |
| United States of America |
Philadelphia |
Department of Foreign Affairs |
| |
Post Index Level |
Date |
| |
116 |
August 2004 |
| |
113 |
November 2004 |
| |
109 |
December 2004 |
Other Post Index adjustments are indicated on the basis of our continuing monthly reviews. These adjustments are predicated on shifts in the current values of the respective currencies used at the posts relative to the Canadian dollar. They also take into account comparative rates of change in consumer prices at these posts and in Ottawa since the last surveys were carried out.
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