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For archived Financial Disclosures, please click here
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April 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010
Based on Preliminary Data from Financial Management Operations, House of Commons
Members of Parliament are provided with a Member’s Office Budget (MOB) to pay for expenses related
to the exercise of their duties. The size of the MOB depends on the number of voters in a Constituency.
In addition to the MOB, Members are provided with certain other services by the House of Commons for
which there are restrictions and guidelines. I maintain two offices: one in Ottawa with space provided by
the House of Commons and one in the Constituency paid out of my Members Office Budget.
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- Budget Allowance Based on Riding Population
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$284, 700.00 |
- HoC Approved 5% Carry-Over to budget from Previous Year
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$6, 494.00 |
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Total Budget Available |
$291, 194.00 |
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| Staff Expenses |
- Staff Salaries Ottawa & Constituency
Salaries for two full-time Parliamentary staff, two full-time Constituency staff
and two part-time Constituency staff.
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| Office Expenses |
- Constituency Office Lease
Office Lease: 1674 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON
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$19, 200.00 |
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$750.15 |
- Postal and Delivery Services
Postal and delivery services: Includes bulk mailings within Scarborough Southwest,
mailing and courier services between offices.
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$402.54 |
- Telephones/Cellular Phones
Cellular telephones / voicemail / data plans for Blackberries /
Internet / Cable TV
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$3, 158.06 |
- Office Supplies
Includes cleaning supplies, pictures, awards, certificates framing and miscellaneous
computer peripherals.
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$2, 099.31 |
- Equipment and Software Purchases
Photocopier/Fax/Printer/Scanner purchase and database software purchases.
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$7, 646.92 |
- Office Maintenance & Repairs
Maintenance and repairs: Weekly cleaning of Constituency office and other
janitorial/disposal services.
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$1, 319.96 |
- Subscriptions/Publications
Subscriptions/Publications: Includes Newspapers, Magazines, and Reference Material.
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$1, 127.44 |
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Total Office Expenses |
$35, 704.38 |
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| Travel Expenses from Member's Office Budget |
- Accommodation and meal costs for Constituency staff travelling to Ottawa
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$1, 561.25 |
- Member’s Hotel Accommodation for Summer Caucus Meeting
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$220.00 |
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Cards
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$200.00 |
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Total Travel Expenses from Member's Office Budget |
$1, 981.25 |
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| Advertising |
- Advertising of services provided by the constituency office, Community events, Purchase of Posters, Flyers and Calendars
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$11, 384.05 |
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| Miscellaneous Expenses |
Community Events for SSW Constituents:
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- International Women's Day (2009)
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$1, 500.00 |
- Birchcliff Fun Fair Sponsorship
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$175.00 |
- "Selebrating Scarborough" Community BBQ (1700 in attendance)
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$3, 014.88 |
- International Women's Day (2010)
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$485.52 |
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| Hospitality |
$226.23 |
| Insurance (Constituency Office) |
$1, 339.00 |
| Office Supplies |
$59.38 |
| Protection Services (Alarm) |
$469.90 |
| Printing Holiday Cards |
$72.00 |
| Printing Community Events Signage |
$1, 775.20 |
| French Language Training (Software) |
$684.20 |
| Website (Hosting/Updates) |
$675.37 |
| Staff Conference Fee |
$40.00 |
| Purchase rights to Newspaper Article |
$100.00 |
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| Total Miscellaneous Expenses |
$10, 616.68 |
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Total Expenditures from the Member’s Office Budget |
$245, 881.57 |
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Total Unspent |
$45, 312.43 |
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5% Carry-over to Budget April 2010 - March 2011 |
$14, 235.00 |
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Returned to the Government |
$31, 077.43 |
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Funds Received from the Riding Association |
$0 |
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April 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010
In addition to the Member’s Office Budget above, the House of Commons provides office space in Ottawa, pays for travel by the Member of Parliament, her designated traveller, dependent children and full-time staff members based on rigid guidelines. In my case the designated traveller is my spouse. I have no dependent children. It also provides certain stationary, printing and telecommunications services and other items as approved by the House of Commons.
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| Travel Expenses |
Travel Expenses: MPs are entitled to 64 round trips in Canada, to and from their riding as well as to other Canadian
destinations for Parliamentary business and their work as a Members of Parliament. Members may allocate some of these trips to a designated traveler, dependants and eligible employees. These trips are designated as travel points.
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| Transportation Cost of Travel Paid for by House of Commons |
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- Member’s Travel – Regular Toronto to Ottawa Commute (25 Round Trips)
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- Member’s Travel – Other Canadian Destinations (1 Round Trip)
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- Member’s Spouse Travel – Regular Toronto to Ottawa Commute (4.5 Round Trips)
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- Member’s Office Staff – Regular Toronto to Ottawa (4 Round Trips)
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| Total Cost of Transportation for Travel |
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- Eligible Travel Points – 64 | Points used – 34.5 | Unused Points – 29.5
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- Travel Status Expense (Cost of Furnished Rental Accommodation in Ottawa)
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$25, 036.51 |
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| Total Travel Expenses |
$45, 519.51 |
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| Additional Expenses Allowed by the House of Commons |
- Printing – Householders
Printing of materials used to communicate with Scarborough Southwest
constituents (4 times per year).
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$16, 528.00 |
- Printing – Ten Percenters
Printing of materials used to communicate with Scarborough Southwest
constituents on an ad hoc basis, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
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$4, 669.00 |
- Telephone and Wireless Devices
For the purchase and use of Blackberries (Data/Voice) and
Landlines for Ottawa and Scarborough Offices.
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$14, 051.00 |
- Office Supplies
Supplies for the Ottawa and Constituency Offices.
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$2, 648.00 |
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$351.00 |
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$60.00 |
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| Total Additional Expenses Allowed by the House of Commons |
$38, 307.00 |
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| Total Goods and Services Provided by the House of Commons |
$83, 826.51 |
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