Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Canadian Human Rights Commission 2020 - 2021
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, 2021.
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 CHRA and works with employers to ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). The CHRA prohibits discrimination and the EEA promotes equality in the workplace. Under the leadership of the Pay Equity Commissioner and the Accessibility Commissioner, the Commission is also responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Pay Equity Act (PEA) and the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). These laws apply the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination to federal government departments and agencies, Crown corporations, and federally regulated private sector organizations. Finally, the Commission provides the Federal Housing Advocate with administrative services and facilities to support their duties and functions.
Engagement and Advocacy
Provide a national credible voice for equality in Canada by raising public awareness of human rights issues; engaging civil society, governments, employers and the public to affect human rights change and by monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Government of Canada’s obligations under the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Complaints
Provide people in Canada with a mechanism to file and resolve complaints under the Canadian Human Rights Act, Pay Equity Act, and Accessible Canada Act and to represent the public interest in achieving equality in Canada.
Proactive Compliance
Ensure federally regulated organizations comply with the requirements set out in the Employment Equity Act, Pay Equity Act, and the Accessible Canada Act and hold those who do not comply accountable. Internal Services
Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the federal government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal services refers to the activities and resources of the 10 distinct services that support Program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Serivces delivery model in a department. These services are: Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Management Services; Materiel Management Services; and Acquisition Management Services.
Canadian Human Rights Commission Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2021
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2021 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2020 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$4.00 |
$277.00 |
-$273.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$0.00 |
$139.00 |
-$139.00 |
Internal governance |
$21.00 |
$7.00 |
$14.00 |
Training |
$0.00 |
$58.00 |
-$58.00 |
Other |
$0.00 |
$9.00 |
-$9.00 |
| A. Total travel | $25.00 |
$490.00 |
-$465.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $0.00 |
$13.00 |
-$13.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $9.00 |
$3.00 |
$6.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $34.00 |
$506.00 |
-$472.00 |
| 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:
In 2020-21, expenses on Travel, Hospitality and Conference were significantly reduced by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospitality:
In 2020-21, expenses on Travel, Hospitality and Conference were significantly reduced by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conference fees:
Compared to fiscal year 2019-20, conference fees have increased by $6,103. This is due to the representation and attendance at a variety of webinar events.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
N/A