Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Employment and Social Development Canada 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 Employment and Social Development Canada 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:
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.
The mission of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), including the Labour Program and Service Canada, is to build a stronger and more inclusive Canada, to support Canadians in helping them live productive and rewarding lives and improving Canadians’ quality of life. ESDC delivers programs and services to each and every Canadian throughout their lives in a significant capacity. Information on major ESDC programs is available in the Departmental Results Report and the Departmental Plan.
Employment and Social Development Canada 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 |
$8,701.00 |
$2,016.00 |
$6,685.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$591.00 |
$78.00 |
$513.00 |
Internal governance |
$67.00 |
$17.00 |
$50.00 |
Training |
$529.00 |
$57.00 |
$472.00 |
Other |
$1,266.00 |
$325.00 |
$941.00 |
| A. Total travel | $11,154.00 |
$2,493.00 |
$8,661.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $66.00 |
$18.00 |
$48.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $95.00 |
$59.00 |
$36.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $11,315.00 |
$2,570.00 |
$8,745.00 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $200.00 |
$20.00 |
$180.00 |
Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year
Total travel:
Compared with fiscal year 2021-2022, the department's travel expenses have increased by approximately $8.7 million. This increase is mainly due to the lifting of travel restrictions resulting from the global pandemic of COVID-19. Travel expenses for the current fiscal year represent approximately 38% of expenses reported prior to the pandemic.
Hospitality:
Compared with fiscal year 2021-2022, the department's hospitality expenses have increased by approximately $48,000. This increase is mainly due to the lifting of public health restrictions resulting from the global pandemic of COVID-19. Hospitality expenses for the current fiscal year represent approximately 17% of expenses reported prior to the pandemic.
Conference fees:
Compared with fiscal year 2021-2022, the department's conference expenses have increased by approximately $36,000. This increase is mainly due to the lifting of public health and travel restrictions resulting from the global pandemic of COVID-19. Conference expenses for the current fiscal year represent approximately 47% of expenses reported prior to the pandemic.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
Compared with fiscal year 2021-2022, international travel expenses for ministers and exempt staff have increased by approximately $180,000. This increase is mainly due to the lifting of travel restrictions resulting from the global pandemic of COVID-19 and the resumption of international activities.