Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions 2010 - 2011

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 Economic Development for Quebec Regions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.

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:

Under its incorporating Act, which came into effect on October 5, 2005, the mission of the Agency is to promote the long-term economic development of the regions of Quebec by giving special attention to those regions where slow economic growth is prevalent or opportunities for productive employment are inadequate. In carrying out its mission, the Agency shall take such measures as will promote cooperation and complementarity with Quebec and communities in Quebec. Details on the Agency’s authorities mandate and program activities can be found in the Report on Plans and Priorities and the Departmental Performance Reports.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2011

Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

Expenditure category

Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2011 ($ thousands)

Travel

Public Servants

$976.00

Non-public Servants

$7.00

A. Total travel

$983.00

B. Hospitality

$37.00

C. Conference fees

$48.00

Total [A+B+C]

$1,068.00

International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel)

$20.00

Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year

Total travel:

-

Hospitality:

-

Conference fees:

-

Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:

-