Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Parks Canada 2019 - 2020
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 Parks Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.
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:
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.
Parks Canada Agency’s travel, hospitality and conference expenditures support the delivery of core programs and services to Canadians. In particular, this includes managing national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas on behalf of Canadians. Parks Canada is a proud steward of these heritage places and protects and presents them for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Parks Canada Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2020
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2020 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2019 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$10,102.00 |
$10,446.00 |
-$344.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$1,542.00 |
$1,851.00 |
-$309.00 |
Internal governance |
$1,266.00 |
$1,096.00 |
$170.00 |
Training |
$2,542.00 |
$2,551.00 |
-$9.00 |
Other |
$947.00 |
$832.00 |
$115.00 |
| A. Total travel | $16,399.00 |
$16,776.00 |
-$377.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $494.00 |
$526.00 |
-$32.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $212.00 |
$221.00 |
-$9.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $17,105.00 |
$17,523.00 |
-$418.00 |
| 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:
For fiscal year 2019-2020, the Agency’s expenditures for travel decreased by $377,000 or 2 percent. The decrease in travel is primarily related to the Fire Program which required less travel due to a reduction in the number of fires as well as a decrease in travel for Nunavut staff. Also, the COVID-19 pandemic began at the end of fiscal year 2019-2020. In March 2020, travel restrictions were put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19. This initiated a decrease in travel expenditures.
Hospitality:
For fiscal year 2019-2020, the Agency’s expenditures for hospitality decreased by $31,000 or 6 percent. The COVID-19 pandemic began at the end of fiscal year 2019-2020. In March 2020, public health measures were put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19. This initiated a decrease in hospitality expenditures.
Conference fees:
For fiscal year 2019-2020, the Agency’s conferences fees expenditures have decreased by $10,000 or 5 percent. The COVID-19 pandemic began at the end of fiscal year 2019-2020. In March 2020, public health measures were put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19. This initiated a decrease in conference fees.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
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