Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2020 - 2021

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 Food Inspection Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.

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 CFIA is dedicated to safeguarding food safety and animal and plant health, which enhances Canada's environment, economy, and the health and well-being of its residents. The CFIA administers and enforces 10 federal statutes and 22 sets of regulations. In addition to supporting a sustainable plant and animal resource base, these statutes and regulations regulate the safety and quality of food and agricultural inputs sold in Canada, such as feed, seed, fertilizers, and veterinary biologics. The CFIA develops program requirements, conducts laboratory testing, and delivers inspections and other services in order to - prevent and manage food safety risk - protect plant resources from regulated pests, diseases and invasive species - prevent and manage animal and zoonotic diseases - contribute to consumer protection - contribute to market access for Canada's food, plants, animals and their products Travel is essential for the delivery of these services.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2021

Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

Expenditure category

Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2021 ($ thousands)

Travel

Operational activities

$2,237.00

Key stakeholders

$2.00

Internal governance

$8.00

Training

$26.00

Other

$84.00

A. Total travel

$2,357.00

B. Hospitality

$2.00

C. Conference fees

$73.00

Total [A+B+C]

$2,432.00

International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel)

$0.00

Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year

Total travel:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments across Canada took wide-ranging steps to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19, which included travel restrictions and stay-at-home policies. Through the use of new technology and the mitigation and containment efforts for COVID-19, the CFIA saw a significant reduction in travel, hospitality and conference fee expenditures in 2020 to 2021 compared to 2019 to 2020.

Hospitality:

-

Conference fees:

-

Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:

-