Canada Border Services Agency

Travel and hospitality disclosed by Canada Border Services Agency, records dated 2015-09-30 to 2026-08-10.

Explore all 1,383 records

Travel, all years

$1.9M

1,074 trips

Hospitality, all years

$34K

309 events

Officials named

34 with their own page

Largest single record

$21K

Totals by fiscal year

TravelHospitalityAmount: total (travel + hospitality)

2015-16$76K ($74K + $2,038)
2016-17$172K ($165K + $6,666)
2017-18$228K ($224K + $4,218)
2018-19$282K ($278K + $4,192)
2019-20$252K ($241K + $12K)
2020-21$2,192 ($2,192 + $0)
2021-22$8,498 ($8,498 + $0)
2022-23$163K ($162K + $530)
2023-24$222K ($220K + $2,260)
2024-25$224K ($224K + $0)
2025-26$223K ($221K + $1,309)
2026-27$85K ($84K + $905)

Officials with the largest totals

Combined travel and hospitality, all years. Officials below $10,000 are in the explorer.

Largest trips

#	Record	Amount
1	Anawati, Lisa Travel2018-09-07 to 2018-09-14 · Vice-President, CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management Project (CARM) “To visit Singaporean and Japanese Customs facilities and meet with CBSA's key Customs Stakeholders in both countries.” Destination: Changi, Singapore Tokyo, Japan Cost lines: airfare $17,432.36, other transport $58.56, lodging $2,609.82, meals $1,000.09 Government record T-2018-Q3-00051 · data API	$21,100.83
2	Doan, Minh Travel2018-09-07 to 2018-09-15 · Vice-President, Information, Science & Technology “To visit Singaporean and Japanese Customs facilities and meet with CBSA's key Customs Stakeholders; and learn about technologies and programs in both countries.” Destination: Changi, Singapore Tokyo, Japan Cost lines: airfare $16,039.70, other transport $164.44, lodging $1,818.12, meals $1,209.98 Government record T-2018-Q3-00016 · data API	$19,232.24
3	McCrorie, Aaron Travel2025-08-24 to 2025-08-29 · Vice-President, Intelligence and Enforcement Branch “Travelled to attend the annual head of operation meeting for the Border 5” Destination: Brisbane, Australia Cost lines: airfare $15,912.27, other transport $154.85, lodging $1,550.91, meals $1,182.94, other $27.91 Government record T-2026-P6-0007 · data API	$18,828.88
4	Rigg, Jacqueline Travel2019-04-06 to 2019-04-13 · Vice-President, Human Resources “To attend the Border Five - Human Resources Working Group Conference” Destination: Canberra, Australia Cost lines: airfare $16,965.94, other transport $49.36, lodging $814.48, meals $739.92, other $19.08 Government record T-2019-Q1-00011 · data API	$18,588.78
5	Vleeming, Darryl Travel2023-11-09 to 2023-11-26 · Vice President, Information, Science and Technology Branch “Travel - Stakeholder” Destination: Melbourne, Australia Cost lines: airfare $15,183.31, other transport $279.78, lodging $1,055.90, meals $1,235.14, other $90.54 Comment in the record: “To attend the Border 5 Migration 5 CIO Technology Forum in Mantra Southbank Melbourne in Australia” Government record T-2025-P5-0003 · data API	$17,844.67
6	Ossowski, John Travel2018-09-07 to 2018-09-14 · President “To visit Singaporean and Japanese Customs facilities and meet with CBSA's key Customs Stakeholders in both countries.” Destination: Changi, Singapore Tokyo, Japan Cost lines: airfare $14,363.68, lodging $1,908.99, meals $1,078.29 Government record T-2018-Q3-00001 · data API	$17,350.96
7	Hill, Peter Travel2017-10-20 to 2017-10-27 · Associate Vice-President, Programs “Attend the Migration 5 (M5)/Border 5 (B5) Heads meeting.” Destination: Sydney, Australia Cost lines: airfare $12,464.48, other transport $39.06, lodging $3,526.15, meals $797.94 Government record T-2017-Q3-0025 · data API	$16,827.63
8	Jennifer, Lutfallah Travel2024-11-28 to 2024-12-07 · Vice-President, Commercial and Trade Branch “Travel - Stakeholder” Destination: Cap Town, South Africa Cost lines: airfare $14,968.59, other transport $76.42, lodging $1,025.27, meals $396.08 Comment in the record: “The WCO is a key multilateral organization addressing customs, trade and border management issues.” Government record T-2025-P9-0002 · data API	$16,466.36
9	O'Gorman, Erin Travel2023-11-25 to 2023-12-02 · President “Travel - Operational” Destination: Melbourne, Australia Cost lines: airfare $14,230.42, other transport $49.68, lodging $1,469.37, meals $682.69, other $20.00 Government record T-2024-P12-0001 · data API	$16,452.16
10	Ossowski, John Travel2017-10-16 to 2017-10-27 · President “Attend the Migration 5 (M5) Plenary meeting and Joint M5/Border 5 (B5) Heads meeting.” Destination: Auckland, New Zealand Sydney, Australia Cost lines: airfare $10,641.98, other transport $125.43, lodging $3,483.15, meals $1,324.48 Government record T-2017-Q3-0003 · data API	$15,575.04

Largest hospitality events

#	Record	Amount
1	Hill, Peter Hospitality2019-04-01 to 2019-04-02 · Vice-President, Commercial and Trade “Refreshments and lunch: Design Thinking Initiative workshop” Location: Cornwall, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Ramada Hotel Attendees: 21 employees, 39 guests Government record H-2020-P4-003 · data API	$2,772.13$46 per attendee
2	Walker, Christine Hospitality2016-06-17 · Vice-President, Comptrollership “Comptrollership Branch Town Hall.” Location: Ottawa, ON Attendees: 280 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2016-Q3-00020 · data API	$2,616.25$9 per attendee
3	Moor, Jonathan Hospitality2019-10-02 · Vice-President, Finance and Corporate Management Branch “Refreshments: Finance and Corporate Management Branch Town Hall” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Shaw Centre Attendees: 842 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P7-00003 · data API	$2,346.78$3 per attendee
4	Code, Holly Flowers Hospitality2023-06-27 to 2023-06-29 · Vice President, Human Resources Branch “Human Resources Branch Operational Meeting” Location: Rigaud, College Vendor: CBSA College Attendees: 9 employees, 9 guests Government record H-2024-P5-002 · data API	$2,260.00$126 per attendee
5	Walker, Christine Hospitality2017-02-24 · Vice-President, Comptrollership “Comptrollership Branch Town Hall.” Location: Ottawa, ON Attendees: 350 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2016-Q4-A003 · data API	$1,825.00$5 per attendee
6	Thompson, Kathy Hospitality2019-10-25 · Vice-President, Strategic Policy Branch “Refreshments: Strategic Policy Branch Town Hall” Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Vendor: Palais des congrès de Gatineau Attendees: 300 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P10-00002 · data API	$1,256.11$4 per attendee
7	Vinette, Denis Hospitality2019-05-15 · Vice-President, Travellers “Refreshments: Annual Travellers Branch Town Hall” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Café Deluxe Attendees: 200 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P4-001 · data API	$1,200.63$6 per attendee
8	Moor, Jonathan Hospitality2019-10-02 · Vice-President, Finance and Corporate Management Branch “Refreshments: Finance and Corporate Management Branch Town Hall” Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Vendor: St Paul Hotel Attendees: 58 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P8-00005 · data API	$915.78$16 per attendee
9	Erin O'Gorman Hospitality2026-06-02 · President “Meeting with Dutch, Belgian, and French Customs Authorities” Location: Ottawa, Ontario Vendor: Mamma Teresa Ristorante Attendees: 3 employees, 7 guests Government record H-2027-P4-001 · data API	$904.70$90 per attendee
10	Hill, Peter Hospitality2018-11-27 · Associate Vice-President, Programs “Trade and Commercial Branch Head Quarter's Executive Retreat” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Hospitality Provider: TCC Canada - The Downtown Centre Attendees: 19 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2018-Q3-00001 · data API	$871.06$46 per attendee

Highest hospitality cost per attendee

Only records that state attendee counts.

#	Record	Amount
1	Code, Holly Flowers Hospitality2023-06-27 to 2023-06-29 · Vice President, Human Resources Branch “Human Resources Branch Operational Meeting” Location: Rigaud, College Vendor: CBSA College Attendees: 9 employees, 9 guests Government record H-2024-P5-002 · data API	$2,260.00$125.56 per attendee
2	Ossowski, John Hospitality2018-07-04 · President “Deputy Minister's Retreat” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Privy Council Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P6-00002 · data API	$92.36$92.36 per attendee
3	Erin O'Gorman Hospitality2026-06-02 · President “Meeting with Dutch, Belgian, and French Customs Authorities” Location: Ottawa, Ontario Vendor: Mamma Teresa Ristorante Attendees: 3 employees, 7 guests Government record H-2027-P4-001 · data API	$904.70$90.47 per attendee
4	Semaan, Nada Hospitality2016-01-22 · Executive Vice-President “Deputy Ministers' Retreat.” Location: Ottawa, ON Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2016-Q1-00019 · data API	$89.12$89.12 per attendee
5	Lizotte-MacPherson, Linda Hospitality2016-01-22 · President “Deputy Ministers' Retreat.” Location: Ottawa, ON Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2016-Q1-00016 · data API	$89.12$89.12 per attendee
6	Gallivan, Ted Hospitality2022-11-01 to 2022-11-02 · Executive Vice-President “Canada Border Services Agency – US Customs and Border Protection Joint Senior Executive Meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Fairmont Chateau Laurier Attendees: 3 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2023-P11-001 · data API	$257.62$85.87 per attendee
7	Ossowski, John Hospitality2019-04-17 · President “Deputy Ministers' Retreat” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Privy Council Office Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P11-00001 · data API	$77.79$77.79 per attendee
8	Namiesniowski, Tina Hospitality2019-04-17 · Executive Vice-President “Deputy Ministers' Retreat” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Privy Council Office Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P11-00002 · data API	$77.79$77.79 per attendee
9	Lizotte-MacPherson, Linda Hospitality2016-06-15 · President “Committee of Senior Officials.” Location: Ottawa, ON Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2016-Q3-00016 · data API	$77.08$77.08 per attendee
10	MacKinnon, Paul Hospitality2019-10-01 · Executive Vice-President “Deputy Ministers' Retreat” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Privy Council Office Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P11-00003 · data API	$76.44$76.44 per attendee