Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Library and Archives Canada 2023 - 2024
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 Library and Archives Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
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:
Under the Library and Archives of Canada Act, the mandate of LAC is as follows:
• Preserve the documentary heritage of Canada for the benefit of present and future generations.
• Serve as a source of enduring knowledge accessible to all, contributing to the cultural, social and economic advancement of Canada as a free and democratic society.
• Facilitate in Canada co-operation among the communities involved in the acquisition, preservation and diffusion of knowledge.
• Serve as the continuing memory of the Government of Canada and its institutions.
The minister of Canadian Heritage is responsible for LAC.
Library and Archives Canada Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2024
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2024 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2023 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$317.00 |
$159.00 |
$158.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$184.00 |
$126.00 |
$58.00 |
Internal governance |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
$0.00 |
Training |
$53.00 |
$32.00 |
$21.00 |
Other |
$3.00 |
$0.00 |
$3.00 |
| A. Total travel | $560.00 |
$320.00 |
$240.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $13.00 |
$10.00 |
$3.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $4.00 |
$1.00 |
$3.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $577.00 |
$331.00 |
$246.00 |
| 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:
Compared with fiscal year 2022–2023, departmental travel expenditures have increased by $240 thousand. This increase is mainly attributed to the resumption of activities as a result of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, such as travel related to in-person training and conferences as well as engagement efforts with key stakeholders. In light of the Refocussing Government Spending initiative, LAC’s travel expenditures remain under pre-pandemic levels.
Hospitality:
N/A
Conference fees:
N/AMinister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
N/A