Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

The National Battlefields Commission 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 The National Battlefields Commission 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:

NBC’s travel, hospitality and conference expenditures support the delivery of the following core programs and services to Canadians: • Conservation: Ensure the conservation and protection of the natural, cultural and heritage assets of the National Battlefields Park through the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds and infrastructure. Ensure safe public access to the Park. • Promotion of Heritage: Showcase the history of the National Battlefields Park and enable the discovery of its heritage and natural resources by organizing, through the visitor centre of the Plains of Abraham Museum, exhibitions, educational and recreational activities, and guided tours.

The National Battlefields Commission Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2023

Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

Expenditure category

Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2023 ($ thousands)

Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2022 ($ thousands)

Variance ($ thousands)

Travel

Operational activities

$27.00

$8.00

$19.00

Key stakeholders

$2.00

$0.00

$2.00

Internal governance

$2.00

$0.00

$2.00

Training

$1.00

$0.00

$1.00

Other

$3.00

$3.00

$0.00

A. Total travel

$35.00

$11.00

$24.00

B. Hospitality

$4.00

$10.00

-$6.00

C. Conference fees

$5.00

$7.00

-$2.00

Total [A+B+C]

$44.00

$28.00

$16.00

International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel)

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year

Total travel:

Increase in trips for historical mediation activities in educational institutions