Reports and Disclosure

The Strategic Plan provides an overview of the priorities of the House Administration. It also provides overall guidance for the Administration’s operations and for the prioritization of resources and activities. Progress against the plan is continuously monitored and reported on at the end of each year.

The expenditure reports for the House of Commons Administration include travel and hospitality expenses, as well as contracts over $10,000 for a quarterly period. These expenses and contracts are subject to the policies approved by the Clerk of the House of Commons.

For more information, see the current policies on travel, hospitality and procurement, as well as the frequently asked questions about the reports for the House of Commons Administration.

The Quarterly Financial Report of the House of Commons compares the year-to-date financial information at the end of each quarter of the current fiscal year with the year-to-date financial information from the end of the same quarter in the previous fiscal year. This report is prepared for the first three quarters of the fiscal year, ending June 30, September 30, and December 31.

The Annual Financial Report includes the audited financial statements for the House of Commons. It also includes an overview of the House of Commons’ financial performance for the fiscal year (ending on March 31); financial highlights for the year, with an analysis of deviations from the approved budgets; and comparative information from the previous year. For more information, see the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report and the frequently asked questions for reports from the House of Commons Administration .

The Report to Canadians provides the public with an annual update on Members’ parliamentary activities. It also summarizes, based on the priorities in the Strategic Plan, the Administration’s accomplishments in support of Members and the institution. A financial report is also included.

The Members of the House of Commons – Workplace harassment and violence prevention policy applies to Members and House Officers as employers, as well as to their employees and research office employees. The Policy addresses harassment and violence prevention and explains the processes for resolving reported occurrences and for filing complaints. It also includes investigation and reporting requirements. Under the Policy, the Chief Human Resources Officer of the House of Commons must provide the Board of Internal Economy with an annual statistical report. The Policy and report do not cover situations between Members, which are addressed by the Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Commons: Sexual Harassment Between Members.

If a legal issue arises while Members are carrying out their parliamentary functions, the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel may, in certain situations, refer Members to outside counsel for representation. In such cases, Members may ask the Board of Internal Economy to reimburse their legal fees.

The Legal Fees Policy is in place to ensure that the process and procedures for the reimbursement of legal fees are widely understood, and to provide additional measures to ensure a harassment and violence-free workplace for employees and Members. The policy provides for the quarterly disclosure of information related to reimbursement claims.