Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Pacific Economic 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 Pacific Economic 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:
PacifiCan’s travel, hospitality and conference expenditures support the delivery of the following core programs and services to Canadians:
• The Pacific Economic Development Canada mandate is to support the economic growth and diversification of British Columbia’s economy and advance its interests of the region in national economic policy, programs, and projects. The department will achieve this mandate by working with clients and partners in our four roles as investor, advisor, pathfinder and convener.
• Delivery of strategic programs to Canadians that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the province of British Columbia.
• Additional information on departmental programs and program activities may be found in PacifiCan’s Programs and the Departmental Plans.
Pacific Economic 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 |
$437.00 |
$219.00 |
$218.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$78.00 |
$157.00 |
-$79.00 |
Internal governance |
$15.00 |
$35.00 |
-$20.00 |
Training |
$51.00 |
$34.00 |
$17.00 |
Other |
$15.00 |
$11.00 |
$4.00 |
| A. Total travel | $596.00 |
$456.00 |
$140.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $13.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $58.00 |
$25.00 |
$33.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $667.00 |
$488.00 |
$179.00 |
| 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:
Compared with fiscal year 2022-2023, departmental travel expenditures increased by $140,000 from internal governance activities, increased facilitation and collaboration across the agency and the growth and development of business, industry and community initiatives across British Columbia.
Hospitality:
Compared with fiscal year 2022-2023, hospitality spending increased by $6,000 from internal governance planning activities and exchanging knowledge and best practices for operating activities.
Conference fees:
Compared with fiscal year 2022-2023, departmental conference fee expenditures increased by $33,000 from attending conferences and summits in the areas of business development, science & innovation and regional economies, contributing to the development and delivery of programs across PacifiCan.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
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