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Canadian Government Employee Discount Guide: The Ultimate List
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The Dealhack Canadian Government Employee Discount Guide is the result of our quarterly survey of brands that offer discounts to federal, provincial, municipal, and territorial government employees of Canada. Every three months, our team independently verifies each and every discount on this list. We also add more brands to the list regularly when we come across them.
The list currently includes over 30 brands grouped into 9 categories for your convenience. You can also bookmark or print the list to use as a handy reference.
Most labor unions and collective bargaining groups in Canada have partnerships with different stores and services to provide discounts to their members. Some stores offer discounts that are not posted online, so always make sure to bring your union membership card whenever you go shopping!
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Discount Programs
ServicePlus: ServicePlus is a benefits program that offers discounts on hundreds of product brands and services to signed members of partner Canadian union groups such as AMAPECO, CAPE, and PIPSC. No additional fee is required aside from your regular union membership when you join ServicePlus (source).
AMAPCEO: The Association of Management, Administrative, and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO) has over 14,000 members, with most of them working in the Ontario Public Service (OPS). Regular, associate, and retired AMAPCEO members can join the ServicePlus benefits program for no additional fees when they sign up using their union-provided ID number. Call 1-888-262-7236 (source).
CAPE: The Canadian Association of Professional Employees is composed of more than 17,000 federal public service members. CAPE regular members pay $48 per month and can join ServicePlus for free when they sign up using their union member ID number. Call 613-236-9181 or 1-800-265-9181 (source).
PIPSC: The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is currently composed of more than 60,000 members. Once you become a member of PIPSC, you can join ServicePlus for free using your union member ID number (source).
PSAC: The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) consists of more than 200,000 members, most of them public sector employees in the provinces and territories of Canada. Union members of PSAC are eligible for exclusive savings and benefits from select hotels, transport services, insurance programs, and more (source).
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Car Rental Discounts
Avis: Federal government employees of Canada on official travel are eligible for special rates, no extra fees, and unlimited mileage when they rent a car at participating Avis locations. Call 1-800-879-2847 (source).
Alamo: US federal government and military personnel can access special car rental rates when traveling on official or TDY (Temporary Duty Travel) orders. These rates are available at airport locations, where the customer needs to present official travel orders or a government-issued credit card to qualify (source).
Hertz: Canadian government employees can get discounted rates, free unlimited miles, and waivers on select fees from Hertz Car Rental. Book online to receive a special discount code (source).
National Car Rental: Federal government renters on official travel receive rates with mileage packages, including unlimited mileage in Canada and the continental U.S. They get physical damage and third-party liability protection. Rentals come with a full tank of gas at pickup (source).
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Clothing & Retail Discounts
Adidas: Government employees who are subscribed to ServicePlus can get up to 25% off their purchase at Adidas Canada (source).
Mark's Work Warehouse: Canadian government employees can get a 10% discount on select apparel at Mark's Work Warehouse when they sign up for ServicePlus (source).
The Brick: The Brick offers discounts on select furniture purchases to Canadian government workers who are members of the ServicePlus benefits program (source).
GhostBed: GhostBed offers a 55% discount on all orders for federal, state, and local government employees. Click the ID.me button, select “Government ID” to sign up, and get verified (source).
Nissan: Kraft Nissan's Discount Program helps government employees save on vehicle purchases, combining these discounts with national and regional incentives for maximum savings. Your Kraft Nissan representative will guide you through the total savings available on your new Nissan (source).
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Health & Fitness Discounts
Energie Cardio: Energie Cardio offers a 15% discount on annual membership fees to Canadian government employees who are subscribed to the ServicePlus benefits program (source).
LASIK MD: Government employees who are members of ServicePlus can save up to $200 on LASIK correctional vision laser surgery for both eyes (source).
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Hotel & Resort Discounts
Delta Hotels & Resorts: PSAC members are eligible for special rates at participating Delta Hotels & Resorts locations. Call 1-800-268-1133 or book online to receive a discount (source).
Choice Hotels: Choice Hotels is offering a discounted rate to Canadian federal government employees who are traveling on official business. Valid identification is required upon check-in (source).
International Hotel Group (IHG): Canadian government employees on official travel are eligible for discounted rates at select IHG Hotels. Bring a valid photo ID upon check-in (source).
Mariott on the Falls: Mariott on the Falls is offering special room rates to Canadian government employees when they call 1-800-618-9059 or book a reservation online (source).
Sandman Hotels: Sandman Hotels delivers special rates for federal and provincial government employees across Canada, including amenities like unlimited Wi-Fi and free parking at certain locations (source).
Best Western: Best Western® Hotels & Resorts provides government employees (federal, provincial, and territorial) with discounted rates at or below per diem across North America. Simply enter your travel destination and dates to find available rooms and savings (source).
Executive Hotels: Executive Hotels offers exclusive rates to Canadian federal government employees at various locations, which are bookable with the Government of Canada rate code (source).
Sutton Place Hotels: Sutton Place Hotels provides discounted rates for federal and provincial government employees, featuring a flexible cancellation policy and unlimited Wi-Fi (source).
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Insurance & Banking Discounts
AGR Insurance: Members of PSAC can access discounts on select home and car insurance plans from AGR when they request a quote online or call 1-877-880-5029 (source).
BMO: The Bank of Montreal (BMO) offers an exclusive credit card rewards program for PSAC members. The BMO PSAC Air Miles Mastercard lets you earn 1 point for every $15 spent. The BMO PSAC CashBack Mastercard lets you earn 1.25% cashback on all purchases. Other features are also included (source).
Coughlin & Associates: The Public Service Alliance of Canada and Coughlin & Associates have partnered to provide voluntary group life insurance for PSAC members. The free $5,000 insurance plan covers immediate family members and only applies when certain conditions are met. Call 1-800-216-1107 or send an email to psacforlife@coughlin.ca (source).
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Technology Discounts
SmartCell: Canadian government employees can join the TELUS Employee Purchase Program to receive discounts on select cellular plans and mobile devices. Contact their nearest office via phone or visit your local authorized dealer (source).
TELUS: TELUS waives the $70 connection fee for customers who activate TELUS Mobility plans online through their workplace's Exclusive Partner Program (EPP). This offer enables participating Canadian organizations to provide exclusive savings for employees and their families on select TELUS plans (source).
Samsung: Samsung offers up to 10% off on select Galaxy devices and monitors, giving customers a chance to save on advanced tech. Visit Samsung’s official website for eligible products and terms (source).
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Transportation Discounts
Park N Fly: Canadian government employees enrolled in ServicePlus can get 20% off parking rates at select Park N Fly locations in Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver (source).
Porter Airlines: Porter Airlines offers a 10% discount to government employees and up to 4 additional passengers. ServicePlus membership is required (source).
VIA Rail: Canadian government employees and up to 3 additional companions can get 11% off select tickets from VIA Rail Canada when they use the discount code 700804. Bring a valid photo ID upon boarding (source). PSAC members can get 10% off VIA Rail tickets for themselves and up to 3 family members when they use the discount code 710697. Restrictions apply (source).
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Zero-Emission Vehicle Discounts
Go Electric Vehicle Incentive Program: CleanBC’s Go Electric Vehicle Incentive Program offers rebates of up to $4,000 on eligible electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with income-based rebate levels. Individuals, businesses, non-profits, and public sector organizations in British Columbia can benefit, and additional rebates are available for home or workplace EV chargers (source).
Roulez vert Program: Quebec’s Roulez vert program provides up to $7,000 in rebates on new electric vehicles (EVs) and incentives for EV charger installations in homes, multi-unit buildings, and workplaces. It covers eligible new and used EVs (up to four years old) with a $65,000 MSRP cap for new cars. The program also includes rebates on charging installation costs, like professional services and permits, to boost EV adoption as part of Quebec’s green transportation strategy (source).
Transport Canada: Transport Canada offers the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (IZEV) program to federal government employees who lease or purchase any eligible zero-emission vehicle. The incentive is $2,500 for shorter-range plug-in hybrid vehicles and $5,000 for longer-range plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Restrictions apply (source).
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Enjoy your Discounts!
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