Honoraria
Visiting Speaker Guidelines
- A Visiting Speaker may be a guest speaker or seminar leader/consultant whose engagement is normally for a max of 5 days. These are exempt from work permits.
- A guest lecturer is usually invited for a series of lectures that does not complete an academic course and lasts less than an academic term. These require a work permit
- Individuals may be Residents or Non-Residents of Canada. If they are non-residents of Canada, please view more information about inviting foreign visitors.
- Payments to Visiting Speakers/Lecturers are coded as honorariums.
- If a Non-Resident is receiving payment for an honorarium, and is in the country for five or more days, Payroll Operations requires a copy of the Employment Authorization or work permit.
- Non-Residents may request a tax waiver through the Canada Revenue Agency. If approved, a copy must be provided to payroll.operations@ualberta.ca.
- Completed Honoraria Reporting and Payment Form
- Non-employee Reimbursement
- Wire Transfer form
- Information on $US exchange rate: see Guide to Financial Management
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Honorarium Payment Guidelines
The University of Alberta recognizes the importance of honorarium to First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals (FNMI) in a culturally sensitive way. These payments are most often considered 'Gifts' - a long Inherent and Traditional Custom in most Indigenous cultures today. Procedures, guidelines and forms are available to assist faculty and staff when making these payments.