Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Global Affairs Canada 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 Global Affairs Canada 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:
Global Affairs Canada manages Canada’s diplomatic relations with foreign governments and international organizations to engage and influence international players to advance Canada’s international objectives. The department also delivers consular services and provides travel information to Canadians.
Global Affairs Canada Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2014
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2014 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2013 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Public Servants |
$56,144.70 |
$64,255.30 |
-$8,110.60 |
Non-public Servants |
$4,483.30 |
$4,152.60 |
-$8,110.60 |
| A. Total travel | $60,628.00 |
$64,255.30 |
$330.70 |
| B. Hospitality | $12,627.70 |
$10,969.60 |
$1,658.10 |
| C. Conference fees | $1,774.80 |
$1,702.80 |
$72.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $75,030.50 |
$81,080.30 |
-$6,049.80 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $888.20 |
$876.40 |
$11.80 |
Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year
Total travel:
Public Servants: 56144.7 ;
Non-Public Servants: 4483.3