Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Parks 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 Parks 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:
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.
Parks Canada’s travel, hospitality and conference expenditures support the delivery of core programs and services to Canadians. In particular, this includes managing national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas on behalf of Canadians. Parks Canada is a proud steward of these heritage places and protects and presents them for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Parks 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 |
$3,485.00 |
$1,289.00 |
$2,196.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$249.00 |
$85.00 |
$164.00 |
Internal governance |
$135.00 |
$27.00 |
$108.00 |
Training |
$762.00 |
$616.00 |
$146.00 |
Other |
$521.00 |
$332.00 |
$189.00 |
| A. Total travel | $5,152.00 |
$2,349.00 |
$2,803.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $91.00 |
$23.00 |
$68.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $141.00 |
$33.00 |
$108.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $5,384.00 |
$2,405.00 |
$2,979.00 |
| 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:
For fiscal year 2021-2022, Parks Canada’s expenditures for travel increased by $2.8 million compared to 2020-2021. Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic were in effect for the entire 2020-2021 fiscal year, resulting in lower travel spending. As a result of the lifting of pandemic related restrictions, there is an increase in travel expenditures in 2021-2022 in support of Parks Canada’s operations.
Hospitality:
For fiscal year 2021-2022, Parks Canada’s expenditures for hospitality increased by $68,000 compared to 2020-2021. Public health measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic were in effect for the entire 2020-2021 fiscal year, resulting in lower hospitality spending. As a result of the lifting of pandemic related restrictions, there is an increase in hospitality expenditures in 2021-2022.
Conference fees:
For fiscal year 2021-2022, Parks Canada’s conference fees expenditures increased by $108,000 compared to 2020-2021. Public health measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic were in effect for the entire 2020-2021 fiscal year, resulting in lower conference fees spending. As a result of the lifting of pandemic related restrictions, there is an increase in conference fees expenditures in 2021-2022.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
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