Canada Revenue Agency

Travel and hospitality disclosed by Canada Revenue Agency, records dated 2009-01-01 to 2026-08-19.

Explore all 6,411 records

Travel, all years

$7.3M

5,342 trips

Hospitality, all years

$178K

1,069 events

Officials named

273

130 with their own page

Largest single record

$19K

Totals by fiscal year

TravelHospitalityAmount: total (travel + hospitality)

2008-09$223K ($216K + $7,300)
2009-10$659K ($631K + $28K)
2010-11$870K ($849K + $21K)
2011-12$486K ($471K + $15K)
2012-13$342K ($330K + $12K)
2013-14$345K ($340K + $5,103)
2014-15$388K ($381K + $7,118)
2015-16$323K ($314K + $8,786)
2016-17$417K ($408K + $8,976)
2017-18$508K ($503K + $5,558)
2018-19$552K ($545K + $7,127)
2019-20$665K ($650K + $15K)
2020-21$9,223 ($9,223 + $0)
2021-22$31K ($30K + $319)
2022-23$366K ($356K + $9,365)
2023-24$450K ($442K + $7,539)
2024-25$443K ($432K + $12K)
2025-26$297K ($289K + $7,561)
2026-27$98K ($96K + $1,926)

Officials with the largest totals

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

Largest trips

#	Record	Amount
1	Hawara, Cathy Travel2023-10-08 to 2023-10-14 · Assistant Commissioner, Compliance Programs “To attend a conference” Destination: Marina Bay, Singapore Cost lines: airfare $14,791.70, other transport $62.10, lodging $3,420.16, meals $814.94 Government record TR130-2024-P8-00010 · data API	$19,088.90
2	Ellis, Karen Travel2011-01-16 to 2011-02-05 · Assistant Commissioner, Regional Operations - Ontario “Advanced Leadership Program - Study tour.” Destination: Calgary, AB Washington, DC - USA Buenos Aires, Argentina Cost lines: airfare $13,329.19, other transport $80.00, lodging $4,334.34, meals $1,231.15 Government record TR-2010-Q4-00010 · data API	$18,974.68
3	Hamilton, Bob Travel2022-09-24 to 2022-10-01 · Commissioner of Revenue and Chief Executive Officer of the CRA “To attend the Forum on Tax Administration” Destination: Sydney, Australia Cost lines: airfare $14,774.08, other transport $110.00, lodging $2,207.71, meals $1,312.01 Government record TR130-2023-P07-00013 · data API	$18,403.80
4	Hamilton, Bob Travel2023-10-08 to 2023-10-16 · Commissioner of Revenue and Chief Executive Officer of the CRA “To attend a conference” Destination: Singapore, Asia Cost lines: airfare $12,799.62, other transport $42.00, lodging $4,436.90, meals $1,099.05 Government record TR130-2024-P7-00011 · data API	$18,377.57
5	Hawara, Cathy Travel2022-09-24 to 2022-10-01 · Assistant Commissioner, Compliance Programs “To attend the Forum on Tax Administration” Destination: Sydney, Australia Cost lines: airfare $14,352.65, other transport $73.43, lodging $1,421.04, meals $712.46, other $18.06 Comment in the record: “Other expenses represents Visa to enter Australia” Government record TR130-2023-P07-00014 · data API	$16,577.64
6	Hamilton, Bob Travel2024-11-11 to 2024-11-16 · Commissioner of Revenue and Chief Executive Officer of the CRA “To chair the Forum on Tax Administration meetings” Destination: Athens, Greece Cost lines: airfare $12,778.84, other transport $263.87, lodging $2,043.62, meals $690.21 Government record TR130-2025-P8-00016 · data API	$15,776.54
7	Lavigne, Maryse Travel2024-06-08 to 2024-06-16 · Assistant Commissioner, Regional Operations - Quebec “To attend a conference” Destination: Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Cost lines: airfare $12,908.83, other transport $99.89, lodging $1,244.17, meals $953.35, other $124.24 Government record TR130-2025-P5-00007 · data API	$15,330.48
8	McAuley, Terrance Travel2010-11-03 to 2010-11-13 · Assistant Commissioner, Compliance Programs “To attend the 2010 Cash Economy International Revenue Conference.” Destination: Brisbane, Australia Cost lines: airfare $12,381.48, other transport $120.83, lodging $1,175.83, meals $1,490.87 Government record TR-2010-Q3-00020 · data API	$15,169.01
9	Hamilton, Bob Travel2025-11-17 to 2025-11-23 · Commissioner of Revenue and Chief Executive Officer of the CRA “To chair the Forum on Tax Administration meetings” Destination: Cape Town, South Africa Cost lines: airfare $13,776.22, lodging $1,053.87, meals $327.02 Comment in the record: “Application of a travel credit of $11,224.67 to the cost of the plane ticket.” Government record TR130-2026-P9-0006 · data API	$15,157.11
10	Lemieux, Marc Travel2025-11-14 to 2025-11-22 · Assistant Commissioner, Compliance Programs Branch “To attend meetings” Destination: Cape Town, South Africa Cost lines: airfare $12,856.48, lodging $1,717.41, meals $564.84 Government record TR130-2026-P10-0019 · data API	$15,138.73

Largest hospitality events

#	Record	Amount
1	Ouellette-Bolduc, Louise Hospitality2022-09-12 to 2022-09-14 · Corporate Secretary “Board of Management meeting” Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Vendor: Red Oak; Alt Hotel Attendees: 8 employees, 13 guests Government record H-2023-P7-004 · data API	$3,734.35$178 per attendee
2	MacNab, Charles Hospitality2009-10-20 to 2009-10-21 · Senior General Counsel, Legal Services “2-days conference with Commercial Taxation Committee, including 4 refreshments” Location: Hotel Le Germain, 30 Mercer, Toronto ON Attendees: 29 employees, 0 guests Government record HO-2009-Q3-00022 · data API	$2,954.71$102 per attendee
3	Vermaeten, Frank Hospitality2015-05-20 to 2015-05-22 · Assistant Commissioner, Assessment, Benefit, and Service “The Canada Revenue Agency hosted the 2015 Brisbane Group forum for senior tax leaders involved in service, processing and electronic services to exchange ideas and experiences.” Location: Ottawa, ON Attendees: 16 employees, 0 guests Government record HO-2015-Q1-00004 · data API	$2,688.41$168 per attendee
4	Mertens, Elisabeth Hospitality2026-01-12 · Director, Board of Management Secretariat “Joint Strategic Development Session” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: The Westin Ottawa Attendees: 22 employees, 13 guests Government record H-2026-P11-001 · data API	$2,612.00$75 per attendee
5	Gallivan, Ted Hospitality2020-01-20 · Assistant Commissioner, Compliance Programs “Agency Charitable Campaign Volunteer Appreciation Event.” Location: Ottawa (Ontario) Canada Vendor: RA centre Attendees: 110 employees, 5 guests Government record H-2020-P11-00001 · data API	$2,202.65$19 per attendee
6	Laroche, Mireille Hospitality2016-11-17 · Assistant Commissioner, Appeals “Townhall meeting for employees.” Location: Ottawa, ON Attendees: 155 employees, 0 guests Government record H0130-2017-Q1-00028 · data API	$2,180.00$14 per attendee
7	Gowing, Andrew Hospitality2024-03-25 · Director, Board of Management Secretariat “Strategic Development meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Public Works and Government services Canada Attendees: 26 employees, 14 guests Government record H-2025-P1-001 · data API	$1,939.07$48 per attendee
8	Ouellette, Colleen Hospitality2019-06-18 · Board of Management Secretary “Board of Management Meeting.” Location: Ottawa (Ontario) Canada Vendor: Vanier Community Service Centre; RCAF Officers' Mess Attendees: 26 employees, 15 guests Government record H-2020-P12-00006 · data API	$1,887.31$46 per attendee
9	Mertens, Elisabeth Hospitality2025-03-25 · Director, Board of Management Secretariat “Strategic Development meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Les flavoureux Traiteur Gourmet Catering Attendees: 23 employees, 12 guests Government record H-2025-P12-003 · data API	$1,760.77$50 per attendee
10	Mertens, Elisabeth Hospitality2026-06-08 to 2026-06-11 · Director, Board of Management Secretariat “Q1 2027 Board of Management meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: LOLLO; La Bottega Nicastro; Pure Kitchen Rideau, IGA, Costco Canada, Farm Boy 2012 Inc. Attendees: 12 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2027-P3-001 · data API	$1,722.52$144 per attendee

Highest hospitality cost per attendee

Only records that state attendee counts.

#	Record	Amount
1	Ouellette-Bolduc, Louise Hospitality2022-09-12 to 2022-09-14 · Corporate Secretary “Board of Management meeting” Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Vendor: Red Oak; Alt Hotel Attendees: 8 employees, 13 guests Government record H-2023-P7-004 · data API	$3,734.35$177.83 per attendee
2	Vermaeten, Frank Hospitality2015-05-20 to 2015-05-22 · Assistant Commissioner, Assessment, Benefit, and Service “The Canada Revenue Agency hosted the 2015 Brisbane Group forum for senior tax leaders involved in service, processing and electronic services to exchange ideas and experiences.” Location: Ottawa, ON Attendees: 16 employees, 0 guests Government record HO-2015-Q1-00004 · data API	$2,688.41$168.03 per attendee
3	Mertens, Elisabeth Hospitality2026-06-08 to 2026-06-11 · Director, Board of Management Secretariat “Q1 2027 Board of Management meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: LOLLO; La Bottega Nicastro; Pure Kitchen Rideau, IGA, Costco Canada, Farm Boy 2012 Inc. Attendees: 12 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2027-P3-001 · data API	$1,722.52$143.54 per attendee
4	Ouellette-Bolduc, Louise Hospitality2022-06-14 to 2022-06-15 · Board of Management Secretary “To attend Board of Management meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Shaw Centre Attendees: 9 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2023-P3-002 · data API	$1,098.12$122.01 per attendee
5	Gallivan, Ted Hospitality2019-04-12 · Assistant Commissioner, International, Large Business and Investigations “Offshore Compliance Advisory Committee meeting at the Alt Hotel Toronto Airport.” Location: Toronto, ON Attendees: 6 employees, 7 guests Government record H130-2020-Q2-00013 · data API	$1,573.28$121.02 per attendee
6	Gallivan, Ted Hospitality2018-12-14 · Assistant Commissioner, International, Large Business and Investigations “Breakfast, lunch and refreshments for the Offshore Compliance Advisory Committee meeting.” Location: Toronto, ON (Alt Hotel) Attendees: 8 employees, 4 guests Government record H0130-2019-Q1-00026 · data API	$1,349.99$112.50 per attendee
7	Mertens, Elisabeth Hospitality2026-03-23 to 2026-03-25 · Director, Board of Management Secretariat “Q4 2026 Board of Management meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: La Bottega Nicastro; Pure Kitchen; LOLLO;Costco Canada;Farm Boy;Shoppers Drug Mart Attendees: 2 employees, 11 guests Government record H-2027-P1-001 · data API	$1,456.23$112.02 per attendee
8	Nott, Fred Hospitality2010-09-02 to 2010-12-01 · Chief of Staff “Refreshments (coffee, milk, water) for meetings and events” Location: Ottawa, ON Attendees: 15 employees, 0 guests Government record HO-2010-Q3-00011 · data API	$1,535.64$102.38 per attendee
9	MacNab, Charles Hospitality2009-10-20 to 2009-10-21 · Senior General Counsel, Legal Services “2-days conference with Commercial Taxation Committee, including 4 refreshments” Location: Hotel Le Germain, 30 Mercer, Toronto ON Attendees: 29 employees, 0 guests Government record HO-2009-Q3-00022 · data API	$2,954.71$101.89 per attendee
10	Blackburn, Jean-Pierre Hospitality2009-04-21 · Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-Food) “Meeting with the Quebec Provincial Revenue Minister.” Location: 40 Westt 2305-A TransCanada, Pointe Claire, QC Attendees: 4 employees, 0 guests Government record HO-2009-Q1-00007 · data API	$387.14$96.78 per attendee