Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Employment and Social Development Canada 2023 - 2024
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, 2024.
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 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, 2024
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2024 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2023 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$11,045.00 |
$8,701.00 |
$2,344.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$810.00 |
$591.00 |
$219.00 |
Internal governance |
$145.00 |
$67.00 |
$78.00 |
Training |
$884.00 |
$529.00 |
$355.00 |
Other |
$1,497.00 |
$1,266.00 |
$231.00 |
| A. Total travel | $14,381.00 |
$11,154.00 |
$3,227.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $180.00 |
$66.00 |
$114.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $79.00 |
$95.00 |
-$16.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $14,640.00 |
$11,315.00 |
$3,325.00 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $245.00 |
$200.00 |
$45.00 |
Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year
Total travel:
Compared with fiscal year 2022-2023, the department's travel expenses have increased by approximately $3.2 million. This increase is mainly attributable to a rise in travel due to the resumption of activities, as well as higher costs in the travel industry.
Hospitality:
Compared with fiscal year 2022-2023, the department's hospitality expenses have increased by approximately $114,000. This increase is mainly attributable to a rise in hospitality activities due to the resumption of in-person activities.
Conference fees:
Compared with fiscal year 2022-2023, the department's conference expenses have decreased by approximately $16,000. This decrease is mainly due to a reduction in conference attendance.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
Compared with fiscal year 2022-2023, international travel expenses for ministers and exempt staff have increased by approximately $45,000. This increase is mainly attributable to a rise in travel due to the resumption of activities, the addition of a new minister and higher costs in the travel industry.