Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 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 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 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:
ISED helps Canadian businesses grow, innovate and expand so they can create good-quality jobs and wealth for Canadians. It also supports science research and the integration of scientific considerations into investment and policy choices. The Department helps small businesses grow through trade and innovation and promotes increased tourism in Canada. The Department also works to position Canada as a global centre for innovation where investments support clean and inclusive growth, the middle class prospers through more job opportunities and companies become global leaders. ISED's efforts focus on improving conditions for investment, supporting science, helping small and medium-sized businesses grow, building capacity for clean and sustainable technologies and processes, increasing Canada's share of global trade, promoting tourism, and building an efficient and competitive marketplace.
Information on major ISED programs is available in the Departmental Results Report and the Departmental Plan.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 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 |
$1,017.00 |
$380.00 |
$637.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$317.00 |
$57.00 |
$260.00 |
Internal governance |
$14.00 |
$13.00 |
$1.00 |
Training |
$36.00 |
$16.00 |
$20.00 |
Other |
$15.00 |
$6.00 |
$9.00 |
| A. Total travel | $1,399.00 |
$472.00 |
$927.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $19.00 |
$5.00 |
$14.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $235.00 |
$197.00 |
$38.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $1,653.00 |
$674.00 |
$979.00 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $59.00 |
$3.00 |
$56.00 |
Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year
Total travel:
Expenditures have increased from $472K in 2020-21 to $1,399K in 2021-22; however, expenditures for this fiscal year represent only 13% of annual expenditures reported prior to the pandemic. This increase is mainly due to the slow return of in-person operational activities, meetings and training as travel restrictions were lifted.
Hospitality:
Expenditures have increased from $5K in 2020-21 to $19K in 2021-22; however, expenditures for this fiscal year represent only 6% of annual expenditures reported prior to the pandemic.
Conference fees:
Expenditures have increased from $197K in 2020-21 to $235K in 2021-22; however, expenditures for this fiscal year represent only 34% of annual expenditures reported prior to the pandemic.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
Expenditures have increased from $3K in 2020-21 to $59K in 2021-22; however, expenditures for this fiscal year represent only 60% of annual expenditures reported prior to the pandemic.