Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Canada Border Services Agency 2024 - 2025
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 Canada Border Services Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
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 Canada Border Services Agency is responsible for providing integrated border services that support national security and public safety priorities and facilitate the free flow of persons and goods, including animals and plants, that meet all requirements under the program legislation. CBSA’s facilities are located across Canada, requiring CBSA’s staff to travel in support of service delivery and to oversee operations. Additional travel is required for CBSA staff to facilitate escorted removals, as well as to engage with other key stakeholders.
Canada Border Services Agency Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2025
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2025 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2024 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$35,730.00 |
$37,965.00 |
-$2,235.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$1,989.00 |
$1,140.00 |
$849.00 |
Internal governance |
$610.00 |
$634.00 |
-$24.00 |
Training |
$7,305.00 |
$9,622.00 |
-$2,317.00 |
Other |
$955.00 |
$1,164.00 |
-$209.00 |
| A. Total travel | $46,589.00 |
$50,525.00 |
-$3,936.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $171.00 |
$231.00 |
-$60.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $30.00 |
$70.00 |
-$40.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $46,790.00 |
$50,826.00 |
-$4,036.00 |
| 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 2023-2024, the Agency total travel expenditures decreased by $ 3,937 (thousands) . The decrease is mostly due to budget restrictions across the Agency.
Hospitality:
Compared with fiscal year 2023-2024, the Agency Hospitality decreased by $ 60 (thousands). The decrease is mostly due to budget restrictions across the Agency.
Conference fees:
Compared with fiscal year 2023-2024, the Agency Conference Fees decreased by $40 (thousands). The decrease is mostly due to budget restrictions across the Agency.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
N/A