Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions 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 Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions 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:

CED’s mandate is to promote the long-term economic development of the regions of Quebec by giving special attention to those where slow economic growth is prevalent or opportunities for productive employment are inadequate. CED fulfils its mandate in accordance with the provisions of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Act, which came into force on October 5, 2005. In addition, CED is committed to promoting co-operation and complementarity with Quebec and its communities.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions 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

$656.00

Non-public Servants

$28.00

A. Total travel

$684.00

B. Hospitality

$25.00

C. Conference fees

$19.00

Total [A+B+C]

$728.00

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

$1.00

Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year

Total travel:

Public Servants: 656 ; Non-Public Servants: 28

Hospitality:

-

Conference fees:

-

Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:

-