Military Family Appreciation Program (MFAP)

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), in conjunction with the Department of National Defence, has developed a program to support Canada's Regular and Reserve Forces Members and their Families. Program participation is open to all lodging establishments in Canada and will be delivered through the CANEX Discount Program (CDP).

The program concept is simple: hotels interested in participating can offer a meaningful discounted rate to show their support.

In discussions with National Defence and CANEX HAC has suggested a 10 percent discount below government rate. Hotels can tailor offerings to suit their needs including any restrictions or blackout periods. See the "Special Instructions" section in the application. Remember this is for leisure travel only. National Defence and CANEX will publicize hotel offers on their websites, base newspapers and in promotional blitzes around the country.

The list of authorized patrons includes the following categories of personnel and their families:

• Regular Force military personnel (approximately 65,000)
• Reserve Force military personnel (approximately 25,000)
• Department of National Defence Public Service employees (approximately 20,000) and Non-Public Fund employees (approximately 5,000)
• members of the RCMP (approximately 23,000)
• and retired military personnel (approximately 400,000).

Hotels may offer discounts to all authorized patrons or to specific target groups (e.g. regular and reserve forces only).

When making bookings the Canadian Forces will request the "Support our Troops" leisure travel rate and will present their military identification upon checking in.

MFAP Plaque By popular demand, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has developed a plaque for participating hotels to display in their properties. Etched in rosewood with goldfill, the 8” x 10” plaques are available for approximately $60 plus shipping and handling. To order your plaque, contact: Globe Awards & Promotions T: (416) 234-4440 F: (416) 234-5501 Sales@globecanada.com Reference: “Hotel Association Military Appreciation Plaque”

Download the CANEX Discount Program Application form

CANEX Discount Program Policy