Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2022 - 2023
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, 2023.
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’s legislative mandate is enabled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act which also enables the Agency to administer and enforce other federal statutes, regulations, and the Fees Notice. These statutes and regulations regulate the safety and quality of food sold in Canada, and support a sustainable animal and plant resource base. The CFIA develops program requirements, conducts laboratory testing, and delivers inspections and other services in order to - prevent and manage food safety risks; - protect plant resources from regulated pests, diseases, and invasive species; - prevent and manage animal and zoonotic diseases; - contribute to consumer protection; and - 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, 2023
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2023 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2022 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$12,648.00 |
$3,280.00 |
$9,368.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$419.00 |
-$3.00 |
$422.00 |
Internal governance |
$132.00 |
$0.00 |
$132.00 |
Training |
$622.00 |
$48.00 |
$574.00 |
Other |
$437.00 |
$61.00 |
$376.00 |
| A. Total travel | $14,258.00 |
$3,386.00 |
$10,872.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $136.00 |
$12.00 |
$124.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $136.00 |
$143.00 |
-$7.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $14,530.00 |
$3,541.00 |
$10,989.00 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |