Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

Canada Border Services Agency 2013 - 2014

As required by the Treasury Board Directive on Travel, Hospitality, Conference and Event Expenditures, this report provides information on travel, hospitality and conference expenditures for Canada Border Services Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.

Travel, hospitality and conference expenditures incurred by a federal department or agency relate to activities that support the department or agency’s mandate and the government’s priorities.

Mandate:

The Agency is responsible for providing integrated border services that support national security and public safety priorities and facilitate the free flow of persons and goods, including animals and plants, that meet all requirements under the program legislation.

Canada Border Services Agency Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2014

Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Expenditure category	Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2014 ($ thousands)
Travel
Public Servants	$33,164.00
Non-public Servants	$5,383.00
A. Total travel	$38,547.00
B. Hospitality	$44.00
C. Conference fees	$82.00
Total [A+B+C]	$38,673.00
International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel)	$0.00

Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year

Total travel:

Compared with fiscal year 2012-13, travel has reduced by $29K. The reduction of travel for non-public servants can be attributed to a reduction in individuals removed from Canada through the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. This is offset by an increase in travel for front-line border officers receiving program certification to better protect our borders.

Hospitality:

Compared with fiscal year 2012-13, hospitality expenditures decreased by 33% or $22K. The decrease can be attributed to the continued effort by management to ensure that the activities selected are aligned to the Agency's core mandate, objective and priorities.

Conference fees:

Compared with fiscal year 2012-13, conference fees decreased by 19% or 19K. The decrease can be attributed to the continued effort by management to ensure that the activities selected are aligned to the Agency's core mandate, objective and priorities.