Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2015 - 2016
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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.
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 Department supports the sector from the farmer to the consumer, from the farm to global markets, through all phases of producing, processing and marketing of farm, food and agri-based products. Agriculture is a shared jurisdiction in Canada, and the Department works closely with provincial and territorial governments in the development and delivery of policies, programs and services.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2016
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2016 ($ thousands) |
|---|---|
| Travel | |
Public Servants |
$7,967.00 |
Non-public Servants |
$718.00 |
| A. Total travel | $8,685.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $226.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $148.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $9,059.00 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $29.00 |
Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year
Total travel:
Public Servants: 7967 ;
Non-Public Servants: 718