Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Employment and Social Development Canada 2024 - 2025
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, 2025.
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, 2025
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2025 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2024 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$13,831.00 |
$11,045.00 |
$2,786.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$906.00 |
$810.00 |
$96.00 |
Internal governance |
$132.00 |
$145.00 |
-$13.00 |
Training |
$2,131.00 |
$884.00 |
$1,247.00 |
Other |
$1,875.00 |
$1,497.00 |
$378.00 |
| A. Total travel | $18,875.00 |
$14,381.00 |
$4,494.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $278.00 |
$180.00 |
$98.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $145.00 |
$79.00 |
$66.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $19,298.00 |
$14,640.00 |
$4,658.00 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $67.00 |
$245.00 |
-$178.00 |
Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year
Total travel:
Compared with fiscal year 2023-2024, the department's travel expenses have increased by approximately $4.5 million. This increase is mainly attributable to the resumption of operational and training activities, to the increased departmental engagements and priorities and the expanded participation in national and international initiatives.
Hospitality:
Compared with fiscal year 2023-2024, the department's hospitality expenses have increased by approximately $98,000. This increase is mainly attributable to a rise in hospitality activities due to the resumption of in-person activities, the hosting of a greater number of events with guests and stakeholders, and higher costs in the catering industry.
Conference fees:
Compared with fiscal year 2023-2024, the department's conference expenses have increased by approximately $66,000. This increase is mainly attributable to the resumption of in person attendance at conferences that had been deferred during the pandemic and to the increased departmental engagements and priorities.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
Compared with fiscal year 2023-2024, international travel expenses for ministers and exempt staff have decreased by approximately $178,000. This decrease is mainly attributed to the reduction in the number of ministers.