Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Canadian Human Rights Commission 2021 - 2022
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 Human Rights Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
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 Commission leads the administration of the CHRA and works with employers to ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). The CHRA prohibits discrimination and the EEA promotes equality in the workplace. Under the leadership of the Pay Equity Commissioner and the Accessibility Commissioner, the Commission is also responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Pay Equity Act (PEA) and the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). These laws apply the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination to federal government departments and agencies, Crown corporations, and federally regulated private sector organizations. Finally, the Commission provides the Federal Housing Advocate with administrative services and facilities to support their duties and functions. Further details on the Commission’s mandate, program activities and governing legislation can be found in the Commission's Departmental Plans and Departmental Results Report.
Canadian Human Rights Commission Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2022
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2022 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2021 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$3.00 |
$4.00 |
-$1.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$8.00 |
$0.00 |
$8.00 |
Internal governance |
$1.00 |
$21.00 |
-$20.00 |
Training |
$2.00 |
$0.00 |
$2.00 |
Other |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
$10.00 |
| A. Total travel | $24.00 |
$25.00 |
-$1.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $0.00 |
$9.00 |
-$9.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $24.00 |
$34.00 |
-$10.00 |
| 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:
In 2021-22, expenses on travel remained low due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospitality:
In 2021-22, expenses on hospitality remained under $500 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conference fees:
In 2021-22, the Commission did not have any expenses related to Conference fees resulting in a reduction of $9,400 in conference expenditures. This is due to webinar events in 2020-21 that did not occur in 2021-22.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
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