Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Law Commission of Canada 2025 - 2026
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 Law Commission of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
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 Law Commission of Canada provides independent advice on improvements, modernization and reform for a just legal system that meets the changing needs of Canadian society. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is responsible for this organization.
Law Commission of Canada Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2026
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2026 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2025 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$11.00 |
$3.00 |
$8.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$55.00 |
$33.00 |
$22.00 |
Internal governance |
$5.00 |
$9.00 |
-$4.00 |
Training |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
-$2.00 |
Other |
$5.00 |
$0.00 |
$5.00 |
| A. Total travel | $78.00 |
$49.00 |
$29.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $0.00 |
$3.00 |
-$3.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $78.00 |
$52.00 |
$26.00 |
| 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:
The Commission continued to build on its mandate in 2025-26 while strengthening its operational foundation. The increase in travel expenditures reflects expanded engagement activities, including roundtables, workshops and bilateral meetings with scholars, policymakers, Parliamentarians, community organizations, law faculties, Indigenous Nations and leaders, members of the judiciary, and charities.
Conference fees:
The Commission does not typically spend a large amount on conference fees. The reduction from the previous fiscal year represents the attendance of less conferences during this fiscal reporting period.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
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