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

Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

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

Hospitality:

-

Conference fees:

-

Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:

-