Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Parks Canada 2022 - 2023
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, 2023.
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’s travel, hospitality and conference expenditures support the delivery of core programs and services to Canadians. In particular, this includes managing national historic sites, national parks, 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, 2023
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2023 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2022 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$11,121.00 |
$3,485.00 |
$7,636.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$1,489.00 |
$249.00 |
$1,240.00 |
Internal governance |
$695.00 |
$135.00 |
$560.00 |
Training |
$1,837.00 |
$762.00 |
$1,075.00 |
Other |
$667.00 |
$521.00 |
$146.00 |
| A. Total travel | $15,809.00 |
$5,152.00 |
$10,657.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $474.00 |
$91.00 |
$383.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $261.00 |
$141.00 |
$120.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $16,544.00 |
$5,384.00 |
$11,160.00 |
| 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 2022-2023, Parks Canada’s expenditures for travel increased by $10.6 million compared to 2021-2022. Travel restrictions were in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in significantly reduced travel expenditures during that time period. Following the lifting of restrictions, travel spending gradually increased in 2021-2022 and in 2022-2023 has returned to regular operations.
Hospitality:
For fiscal year 2022-2023, Parks Canada’s expenditures for hospitality increased by $383,000 compared to 2021-2022. Public health measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lower hospitality spending during that time period. Following the lifting of restrictions, hospitality expenditures increased in 2022-2023 reflecting a return to regular operations.
Conference fees:
For fiscal year 2022-2023, Parks Canada’s conference fees expenditures increased by $120,000 compared to 2021-2022. Public health measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lower conference fees spending during that time period. Following the lifting of restrictions, conference fees expenditures increased in 2022-2023 reflecting a return to regular operations.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
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