Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Employment and Social Development Canada 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 Employment and Social Development Canada 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:
The mission of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians' quality of life. The Department delivers its mandate through three business lines: programs that support human resources and skills development, the Labour Program, and Service Canada. In particular, for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, this includes the delivery of the following core programs and services to Canadians: Old Age Security; Canada Pension Plan; Employment Insurance; Canada Student Loans and Grants; National Child Benefit; and Universal Child Care Benefit. These direct benefits to Canadians are part of Canada's social safety net and represent almost 95% of the Department's expenditures. They provide seniors in need with basic income security, support unemployed workers in making a transition back to the labour market, help students finance their post-secondary education, and help parents who are raising young children, particularly those in low- and middle-income families. The Labour Program is responsible for overseeing federal labour responsibilities. This includes labour laws, occupational health and safety, labour relations and mediation services in federally-regulated workplaces, representing Canada in international labour organizations, and negotiating labour co-operation agreements as part of free trade negotiations. Finally, through grants and contributions, we provide funding to other levels of government, the voluntary and private sectors, employers, unions, educators, and community organizations to support projects that meet the labour market and social development needs of Canadians.
Employment and Social Development Canada Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2011
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2011 ($ thousands) |
|---|---|
| Travel | |
Public Servants |
$43,736.00 |
Non-public Servants |
$6,624.00 |
| A. Total travel | $50,360.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $910.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $116.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $51,386.00 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $103.00 |
Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year
Total travel:
Public Servants: 43736 ;
Non-Public Servants: 6624