Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures

Canadian Human Rights Commission 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 Canadian Human Rights Commission 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 Commission leads the administration of the Canadian Human Rights Act (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. Further details on the Commission’s mandate, program activities and governing legislation can be found in the Commission's Departmental Plans and Departmental Results Report.

Canadian Human Rights Commission Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2025

Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Expenditure category	Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2025 ($ thousands)	Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2024 ($ thousands)	Variance ($ thousands)
Travel
Operational activities	$22.57	$88.35	-$65.78
Key stakeholders	$50.73	$92.28	-$41.55
Internal governance	$0.99	$2.18	-$1.19
Training	$21.39	$16.80	$4.59
Other	$30.54	$38.50	-$7.96
A. Total travel	$126.22	$238.11	-$111.89
B. Hospitality	$0.00	$4.37	-$4.37
C. Conference fees	$4.04	$5.22	-$1.18
Total [A+B+C]	$130.26	$247.70	-$117.44
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 to the fiscal year 2023-24, departmental travel expenditures decreased by $111.9k (47%). This decrease is mainly due to fewer in-person mediations and adjourned or extended hearings that shifted related expenses into 2025-26, reducing associated travel requirements.

Hospitality:

Compared to the fiscal year 2023-24, expenses on hospitality decreased from $4.4k to $0k (100%).

Conference fees:

Compared to the fiscal year 2023-24, departmental conference expenditures decreased from $5.2k to $4k (22.5%).