Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Canadian Human Rights Commission 2018 - 2019
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 Canadian Human Rights Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.
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 Commission leads the administration of the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) and ensures compliance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). The CHRA provides for both the protection and promotion of human rights while the EEA promotes equality in the workplace. Both laws apply the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination to federal government departments and agencies, Crown corporations and federally regulated private sector organizations.
The Commission exists to help ensure that everyone in Canada is treated fairly, no matter who they are.
The Commission's travel, hospitality and conference expenditures support the delivery of the following programs and services to Canadians:
• The Engagement and Advocacy program provides a national credible voice for equality in Canada - my Canada includes everyone; promotes broadly human rights in Canada by raising public awareness of human rights issues; and engages civil society, governments, employers and the public in dialogue and action to affect human rights change.
• The Canadian Human Rights Complaints program provides people in Canada with a mechanism to file human rights complaints and remedies to victims of discrimination; reduces instances of systemic discrimination; and represent the public interest in legal cases to advance human rights in Canada.
• The Employment Equity Audits program ensures employer's compliance with employment equity statutory requirements; encourages employers to identify barriers to employment and implement best practices to eliminate gaps in the representation of women, visible minority groups, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
Further details on the Commission’s mandate, program activities and governing legislation can be found in the Commission's Departmental Plansand Departmental Results Report.
The Commission’s total annual expenditures for travel, hospitality and conferences are summarized below:
Canadian Human Rights Commission Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2019
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2019 ($ thousands) |
|---|---|
| Travel | |
Operational activities |
$326.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$77.00 |
Internal governance |
$7.00 |
Training |
$38.00 |
Other |
$13.00 |
| A. Total travel | $461.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $15.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $4.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $480.00 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $0.00 |
Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year
Total travel:
Compared to fiscal year 2017-18, travel expenditures have increased by $22,816. This is mainly explained by an increase of $36,274 in travel for operational activites due to an increase in number of complaints which has led to an increase in travel for mediations and hearings as well as an an increase in stakeholder meetings which explains the increase of $14,060 in key stakeholders related travel. The increase is partially offset by a reduction in travel for training.
Hospitality:
This year, hospitality expenditures have remained comparable.
Conference fees:
Compared to fiscal year 2017-18, conference expenditures have decreased by $9,030. This is mainly due to a decrease in representation and attendance at a variety of conferences.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
N/A