Financial Disclosure

Based on Preliminary Data from the 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. Members of Parliament routinely maintain two offices: one in Ottawa with space provided by the House of Commons and one in the Constituency.

Member’s Office Budget April 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010

Staff and other Expenses: $ 255,224

Constituency and Staff Travel Expenses: $ 2,599

Advertising: $ 4,866

Office Lease: $ 23,900

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Goods and Services Provided by the House of Commons

April 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010

In addition to the Member’s Office Budget above, the House of Commons provides office space in the Parliamentary Precinct, pays for travel by the Member of Parliament, his or her designated traveler (usually a spouse), dependent children and full-time staff members based on rigid guidelines, provides certain stationary, printing and telecommunications services and other items as approved by the House of Commons.

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 Member of Parliament. Members may allocate some of these trips to a designated traveler, dependants and eligible employees.

Travel Paid for by House of Commons: $ 85,509

Telephone: $ 14,461

Printing: $ 33,318

Office Supplies: $ 1,944

Constituency Office Furniture and Equipment Improvement Fund: $ 2,234

Other Expenses: $ 10,034