Financial Disclosure

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. 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

Budget Allowance Based on Riding Population $302,100

Unspent Carry-Over From Previous Year 6,891
Total Budget Available $308,991

Staff Expenses

Staff Salaries Ottawa Office $100,584

Salaries for two full-time Parliamentary staff and one part-time summer student.
Staff Salaries Constituency Office 132,919
Salaries for three full-time Constituency Assistants.
Constituency and Staff Travel Expenses 4,091
Constituency travel expenses (taxis, mileage and parking) within Don Valley West to
meetings and functions; accommodation for Constituency staff when travelling to
Ottawa; accommodation for Ottawa staff when in the Constituency; accommodation
for staff when travelling with the Member of Parliament.

Total Staff Expenses $237,594

Office Expenses

Constituency Office Lease $24,321

Office Lease: Suite 203, 146 Laird Drive, Toronto (1073 sq. ft.)
Office Equipment Rental 2,453
Office equipment and rental (photocopier rental and printer repair)
Postal and Delivery Services 3,025
Postal and delivery services: Includes bulk mailings within Don Valley West, mailing and
courier services for parcel shipping between offices.
Telephones/Cellular Phones 2,980
Office telephones / cellular telephones / voicemail / data plans for Blackberries /
Internet / cable TV
Office Supplies 2,427
Includes cleaning supplies, picture framing, MP embossers, wreaths, flowers and
miscellaneous computer peripherals (i.e. keyboards, USB keys, etc.)

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Computer Equipment and Software Purchases 3,783
Equipment and software: Includes database software, webcam, Dreamweaver
software, Secure ID Cards for House of Commons computer network.
Office Maintenance 2,058
Maintenance and repairs: Weekly cleaning of Constituency office and other
janitorial/disposal.
Subscriptions/Publications 114
Subscriptions/Publications: Includes reference books, printing of extra Householders.
Advertising 11,461
Advertising of services, holiday greetings, Town Halls, Round-table meetings and
events such as Canada Day Picnic, New Year`s Levee, and numerous Coffee and
Conversation meetings is purchased in community papers. In an attempt to reach a
broad range of constituents ads are purchased in: Afghan Post, Akhbaar-E-Pakistan,
Alpha-Omega Communications, Canadian Jewish News; Canadian Punjabi Post Inc,
Canadian Russian Press, Community Links, Daily South Asian Free Press, East York Race
Relations brochure, Firefighters Association of Ontario Magazine, Gazeta Plus,
Hamdard Weekly, Hindustan Post, Hi-Rise, Indian Express, Multi-Com-Town Crier and
Bayview Mills and Leaside-Rosedale community papers, Native Journal, North York
Women`s Shelter brochure, Pakistan Abroad, Punjab Star, Russian InfoTrade, South
Asian Focus, South Asian Generation Next, Toronto United Church Council, Urdu
Khabarnama, Urdu Post, Urdu Times, Weekly Pakistan, etc.
Miscellaneous Expenses 8,732
Miscellaneous expenses include a variety of items, all allowed by the House of
Commons, but that do not fall into one of the larger spending categories:
Insurance for Riding Office: $2,178
Facility Rentals for public meetings and events at locations including: Northlea United
Church, The Donway Covenant United Church, Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto
Public Library Meeting Rooms, Thorncliffe Park United Church, tent rental and Hydro
Field permit for Canada Day Party, etc: $2119
Printing holiday cards and info cards: $1966
Hospitality: $2,469 Coffee/ refreshments for public meetings, office meetings, and
gatherings such as the Coffee and Conversation series, Canada Day Party, New Year’s
Levee and hot chocolate for guests at the 2010 DVW skating party, and miscellaneous
meetings with constituents.

Total Office Expenses $61,354

Total Expenditures from the Member’s Office Budget $298,949

Total Budget Available $308,991

Surplus $10,042
Surpluses, to a maximum of 5% of total budget, may be carried over to the next fiscal
year.

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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 traveller (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. In 2009/2010, Rob, his spouse and staff
used 49 of the 64 allowed trips. The majority was travel between Toronto and Ottawa but also included were trips
to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Quebec City, Sudbury, St. John’s, St. Jean, Whitehorse and Iqaluit for
committee-related business, meetings, conferences, French language training and caucus meetings.

Transportation Cost of Travel Paid for by House of Commons

Member’s Travel – Regular Ottawa/Toronto Commute $32,600

Member’s Travel – Other Canadian Destinations 31,581
Member’s Spouse Travel – Regular Ottawa/Toronto Commute 2,069
Member’s Spouse Travel – Other Canadian Destinations 11,139
Member’s Office Staff – Regular Ottawa/Toronto 5,065
Member’s Office Staff – Other Canadian Destinations 13,625
Staff travel includes trips between Constituency Office and Ottawa and with the MP to
Iqaluit, Vancouver, and St. Jean, Quebec.

Total Cost of Transportation for Travel $96,079

Other Travel Costs $22,202

In addition to the cost of transportation, MPs are given a budget of $25,468 for
accommodation, meals and incidentals while travelling. Rob utilized only $22,202,
returning $3,266 to the House of Commons.

Total Travel Expenses $118,281

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Additional Expenses Allowed by the House of Commons

Printing – Householders $11,980

Printing of materials used to communicate with constituents (4 times per year).
Printing – Ten Percenters 29,480
Printing of materials used to communicate with constituents on an ad hoc basis,
neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Telephones and Wireless Devices 15,586
For the purchase and use of Blackberries, cell phones, landlines in Ottawa.
Constituency Office Furniture and Computer Equipment 4,746
For the purchase of office furniture and electronic goods for Constituency Office.
Maximum $5,000 per year.

Total Additional Expenses Allowed by the House of Commons $61,792

Total Goods and Services Provided by the House of Commons $180,073

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