Living and travelling expenses for working away from home

[simon819]

I have a home in Vancouver and I live in Vancouver but I worked in Victoria last year. I traveled to and back from Victoria every weekend to be with my family. I also rented a place in Victoria so that I could stay and work there on the weekdays. Can I claim travelling and rental expenses for last and previous years? Please let me know asap. 

[TurboTaxSusan]

Generally, no. You can only claim expenses related to living away from home if your employer required you to do it.

[simon819]

Thanks. What about if I am self-employed or a contractor. Can I claim the same expenses?