Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety 2018 - 2019

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 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.

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:

Expenditures on travel, hospitality and conference fees incurred by federal departments and agencies are related to activities that support a departmental or agency mandate and the government’s priorities. Exhibitions, conferences and trade shows are important platforms for outreach and awareness building about CCOHS brand as it provides opportunity to meet directly with clients to help foster business relationships and understand the needs of specific sectors and regions. More than that, through our conference and speakers bureau program, CCOHS is able to showcase its expertise, products, and services and demonstrate their value to workers, employers and governments in Canada.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2019

Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Expenditure category	Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2019 ($ thousands)	Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2018 ($ thousands)	Variance ($ thousands)
Travel
Operational activities	$67.40	$58.70	$8.70
Key stakeholders	$49.80	$36.30	$13.50
Internal governance	$13.10	$4.70	$8.40
Training	$12.90	$3.10	$9.80
Other	$1.70	$1.10	$0.60
A. Total travel	$144.90	$103.90	$41.00
B. Hospitality	$4.70	$3.90	$0.80
C. Conference fees	$68.30	$50.10	$18.20
Total [A+B+C]	$217.90	$157.90	$60.00
International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel)	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year

Total travel:

Compared with fiscal year 2017-18, departmental travel expenditures increased mainly due to an increase in speaking engagements CCOHS attended to create awareness about current occupational health and safety issues; staff training; and expenses related to CCOHS` 2019 Forum: The Changing World of Work. This tripartite national event featured expert speakers, panel discussions, interactive events and a showcase of innovation and best practices.

Hospitality:

Compared with fiscal year 2017-18, departmental hospitality expenditures increased mainly due to: meeting expenditures relating to CCOHSCouncil of Governors meetings. CCOHS is governed by a tripartite council representing labour, employers, and government (federal, provincial and territorial). The Council assists in overseeing a policy framework for a trustworthy and complete occupational health and safety service and ensures that the information CCOHS disseminates is unbiased. Even though this years expenditures were slightly higher, CCOHS continues its efforts to reduce hospitality expenditures by promoting a cost-conscious culture.

Conference fees:

Compared with fiscal year 2017-18, departmental conference expenditures increased mainly due to: an increase in events, exhibits and/or presentations CCOHS attended to create awareness about current occupational health and safety issues to support employers, labour, governmental groups and Indigenous Peoples.