Department of Finance
Report on Annual Expenditures for Travel,
Hospitality and Conferences

As required by the Treasury Board Directive for the Management of Expenditures on Travel, Hospitality and Conferences, this report provides information on the total annual expenditures for each of travel, hospitality and conferences for the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.

This information is updated annually and does not contain information withheld under the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act.

Expenditures on travel, hospitality and conferences incurred by federal departments and agencies are for the most part directly related to supporting departmental mandate(s) and the government’s priorities.

The Department of Finance Canada is committed to making a difference for Canadians by helping the Government of Canada develop and implement strong and sustainable economic, fiscal, tax, social, security, international and financial sector policies and programs. It plays an important role in ensuring that government spending is focused on results and delivers value for taxpayer dollars. The Department interacts extensively with other federal organizations and plays a pivotal role in the analysis and design of public policy across a wide range of issues affecting Canadians.

The Department of Finance Canada’s responsibilities include the following:

• Preparing the federal budget and Fall economic and fiscal updates;
• Developing tax and tariff policy and legislation;
• Managing federal borrowing on financial markets;
• Administering major transfers of federal funds to the provinces and territories;
• Developing financial sector policy and legislation; and
• Representing Canada in various international financial institutions and groups.

The Department also plays an important central agency role, working with other departments to ensure that the government’s agenda is carried out and that ministers are supported with first-rate analysis and advice.

The Minister of Finance is accountable for ensuring that his responsibilities are fulfilled both within his portfolio and with respect to the authorities assigned through legislation. Total annual expenditures for Travel, Hospitality and Conferences of the Department of Finance are summarized below:

(*) Includes international travel that is part of a department’s program.