Department of Finance Canada

Travel and hospitality disclosed by Department of Finance Canada, records dated 2003-12-12 to 2026-08-17.

Explore all 8,532 records

Travel, all years

$18.3M

7,766 trips

Hospitality, all years

$897K

766 events

Officials named

392

226 with their own page

Largest single record

$489K

Totals by fiscal year

TravelHospitalityAmount: total (travel + hospitality)

2003-04$163K ($163K + $0)
2004-05$701K ($701K + $0)
2005-06$729K ($729K + $0)
2006-07$920K ($920K + $0)
2007-08$699K ($699K + $0)
2008-09$939K ($939K + $0)
2009-10$1.0M ($1.0M + $0)
2010-11$1.2M ($1.2M + $0)
2011-12$1.1M ($1.1M + $0)
2012-13$947K ($946K + $1,030)
2013-14$919K ($889K + $30K)
2014-15$748K ($734K + $14K)
2015-16$730K ($709K + $21K)
2016-17$986K ($967K + $19K)
2017-18$1.0M ($1.0M + $32K)
2018-19$1.1M ($1.1M + $29K)
2019-20$885K ($846K + $39K)
2020-21$13K ($13K + $155)
2021-22$271K ($267K + $3,066)
2022-23$707K ($700K + $7,632)
2023-24$862K ($842K + $20K)
2024-25$705K ($587K + $118K)
2025-26$1.4M ($898K + $533K)
2026-27$348K ($320K + $27K)

Officials with the largest totals

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

Largest trips

#	Record	Amount
1	François-Philippe Champagne Travel2026-02-26 to 2026-03-06 · Minister of Finance and National Revenue “To attend ministerial meetings” Destination: Mumbai, India; Delhi, India; Sydney, Australia;Canberra, Australia Cost lines: airfare $40,071.16, other transport $581.69, meals $74.51, other $26.12 Comment in the record: “Government aircraft used for part of the trip.” Government record T-2027-P1-005 · data API	$40,753.48
2	François-Philippe Champagne Travel2025-07-08 to 2025-07-19 · Minister of Finance and National Revenue “Ministerial travel to various cities.” Destination: Rome, Italy; Cape Town, South Africa; Durban, South Africa Cost lines: airfare $25,479.06, other transport $2,240.62, lodging $3,591.87, meals $572.85, other $12.43 Government record T-2026-P6-007 · data API	$31,896.83
3	Ian Foucher Travel2026-03-30 to 2026-04-04 · Chief of Staff “To support the Minister of Finance and National Revenue at meetings and events” Destination: Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Beijing, China Cost lines: airfare $29,703.38, other transport $295.87, lodging $1,290.61, meals $230.41, other $103.79 Government record T-2027-P2-006 · data API	$31,624.06
4	François-Philippe Champagne Travel2026-03-29 to 2026-04-04 · Minister of Finance and National Revenue “To attend ministerial meetings” Destination: Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Beijing, China Cost lines: airfare $23,782.05, lodging $1,624.93, meals $328.55, other $88.14 Government record T-2027-P1-025 · data API	$25,823.67
5	Jean Boivin Travel2014-02-18 to 2014-03-01 · Associate Deputy Minister and G7 Deputy for Canada “G20 Meeting and National Bank Bretton Woods Conference” Destination: Sydney, Australia, Vienna, Austria Cost lines: airfare $20,994.30, other transport $504.64, lodging $2,594.76, meals $1,382.64, other $37.01 Government record T-HIST-4045 · data API	$25,513.35
6	Niloofar Boroun Travel2026-02-24 to 2026-03-06 · Director of International Policy “To support the Minister of Finance and National Revenue at meetings and events” Destination: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Mumbai, India; Delhi, India;Sydney, Australia;Canberra, Australia Cost lines: airfare $22,274.80, other transport $135.70, lodging $1,505.39, meals $777.03, other $6.78 Comment in the record: “Government aircraft used for part of the trip.” Government record T-2027-P1-004 · data API	$24,699.70
7	Gordon Hook Travel2025-10-16 to 2025-11-28 · Special Advisor “To support the Anti-Money Laundering Regime during Canada's Financial Action Task Force Mutual Evaluation.” Destination: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Cost lines: airfare $11,909.83, other transport $211.13, lodging $6,689.60, meals $4,938.10, other $6.78 Government record T-2026-P11-012 · data API	$23,755.44
8	Halley, Patrick Travel2022-07-11 to 2022-07-17 · Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade and Finance Branch “Meetings of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors” Destination: Bali, Indonesia Cost lines: airfare $20,752.40, other transport $117.16, lodging $696.00, meals $431.59, other $38.41 Government record T-2023-P5-0003 · data API	$22,035.56
9	Dan Miles Travel2008-01-18 to 2008-01-26 · Director of Communications “Middle East and World Economic Forum” Destination: Zurich, Switzerland Cost lines: airfare $18,772.13, lodging $2,349.95, meals $888.60 Government record T-HIST-1799 · data API	$22,010.68
10	Jacques, Isabelle Travel2022-10-24 to 2022-10-29 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Sector Policy Branch “Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Financial Services Committee meetings” Destination: Brussels, Belgium Cost lines: airfare $18,473.10, other transport $483.11, lodging $1,765.38, meals $922.90, other $12.43 Government record T-2023-P10-003 · data API	$21,656.92

Largest hospitality events

#	Record	Amount
1	Champagne, François-Philippe Hospitality2025-05-19 to 2025-05-22 · Minister of Finance and National Revenue “Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments: G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meetings” Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada Vendor: The Rimrock Banff; Mount View Barbecue; Sky Bistro Banff;Patagonia;AM PM Limo;Brewsters;Stoney Tribal Performance;Calgary Airport Attendees: 85 employees, 257 guests Comment in the record: “The hospitality includes the provision of meals, beverages, and refreshments, transportation to the venue, and room and furniture rentals. Full costs reported by the Department of Finance; the Bank of Canada reimbursed 50%.” Government record H-2026-P8-001 · data API	$489,484.15$1,431 per attendee
2	Leblanc, Dominic Hospitality2025-03-20 to 2025-03-21 · Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs “Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments: G7 Deputies Meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Vendor: Fairmont Château Laurier; Canadian Museum of History; My Catering Group;Aboriginal Experiences Arts and culture;417 Bus Line LTD.;AtWork Office Furniture;Oburo Attendees: 31 employees, 65 guests Comment in the record: “The hospitality includes the provision of meals, beverages, and refreshments, transportation to the venue, and room and furniture rentals. Full costs reported by the Department of Finance; the Bank of Canada reimbursed 50%.” Government record H-2026-P7-003 · data API	$87,824.00$915 per attendee
3	François-Philippe Champagne Hospitality2026-04-28 · Minister of Finance and National Revenue “Lunch and Refreshments: Spring Economic Update 2026” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: House of Commons; Compass Group; Café Deluxe Attendees: 602 employees, 1,295 guests Government record H-2027-P05-001 · data API	$18,513.76$10 per attendee
4	Diane Lafleur Hospitality2013-12-16 · General Director, Financial Sector Policy Branch “Finance Minister's Meeting in Meech Lake, Quebec - including federal and provincial officials” Location: Wilson House, Chelsea, QC Attendees: 33 employees, 99 guests Government record H-HIST-00059 · data API	$10,978.41$83 per attendee
5	François-Philippe Champagne Hospitality2025-11-04 · Minister of Finance and National Revenue “Lunch and Refreshments: Budget Day 2025” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Compass Group Canada Operations LTD; Olly Fresco's; Food Services House of Commons Attendees: 155 employees, 1,003 guests Comment in the record: “Hospitality costs are shared with the Canada Revenue Agency; the Department of Finance reports the full amount for disclosure purposes.” Government record H-2026-P12-001 · data API	$9,347.50$8 per attendee
6	Jovanovic, Miodrag Hospitality2023-10-03 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Tax Policy Branch “Breakfast/Lunch/Refreshments: Tax Policy Branch retreat” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Compass Group Attendees: 173 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2024-P8-002 · data API	$8,070.40$47 per attendee
7	Freeland, Chrystia Hospitality2024-04-27 · Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance “Budget 2024 Working Dinner with Business and Thought Leaders” Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vendor: En Ville Attendees: 2 employees, 15 guests Government record H-2025-P4-002 · data API	$6,765.08$398 per attendee
8	Marsland, Andrew Hospitality2019-10-08 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Tax Policy Branch “Tax Policy Branch Retreat” Location: Ottawa, ON Vendor: Compass Group Attendees: 160 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P7-003 · data API	$6,030.94$38 per attendee
9	Lawley, Sarah Hospitality2019-10-04 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Consultations and Communications Branch “Consultations and Communications Branch retreat” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Gourmet Cuisine (Museum of Nature) Attendees: 89 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P8-003 · data API	$5,747.30$65 per attendee
10	Leah Anderson Hospitality2019-05-24 · Assistant Deputy Minister - Financial Sector Policy Branch “Financial Sector Policy Branch Retreat” Location: Ottawa, ON Vendor: Gourmet Cuisine - Canadian Museum of Nature Attendees: 92 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P3-001 · data API	$5,032.64$55 per attendee

Highest hospitality cost per attendee

Only records that state attendee counts.

#	Record	Amount
1	Champagne, François-Philippe Hospitality2025-05-19 to 2025-05-22 · Minister of Finance and National Revenue “Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments: G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meetings” Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada Vendor: The Rimrock Banff; Mount View Barbecue; Sky Bistro Banff;Patagonia;AM PM Limo;Brewsters;Stoney Tribal Performance;Calgary Airport Attendees: 85 employees, 257 guests Comment in the record: “The hospitality includes the provision of meals, beverages, and refreshments, transportation to the venue, and room and furniture rentals. Full costs reported by the Department of Finance; the Bank of Canada reimbursed 50%.” Government record H-2026-P8-001 · data API	$489,484.15$1,431.24 per attendee
2	Leblanc, Dominic Hospitality2025-03-20 to 2025-03-21 · Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs “Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments: G7 Deputies Meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Vendor: Fairmont Château Laurier; Canadian Museum of History; My Catering Group;Aboriginal Experiences Arts and culture;417 Bus Line LTD.;AtWork Office Furniture;Oburo Attendees: 31 employees, 65 guests Comment in the record: “The hospitality includes the provision of meals, beverages, and refreshments, transportation to the venue, and room and furniture rentals. Full costs reported by the Department of Finance; the Bank of Canada reimbursed 50%.” Government record H-2026-P7-003 · data API	$87,824.00$914.83 per attendee
3	Freeland, Chrystia Hospitality2024-04-27 · Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance “Budget 2024 Working Dinner with Business and Thought Leaders” Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vendor: En Ville Attendees: 2 employees, 15 guests Government record H-2025-P4-002 · data API	$6,765.08$397.95 per attendee
4	Justin To Hospitality2018-11-12 · Director of Policy “Annual General Meeting & Business Forum” Location: Beijing, China (Canada China Business Council) Attendees: 0 employees, 1 guest Government record H-2019-Q4-0002 · data API	$350.00$350.00 per attendee
5	Leah Anderson Hospitality2018-11-12 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Sector Policy Branch “Annual General Meeting & Business Forum” Location: Beijing, China (Canada China Business Council) Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2019-Q4-0007 · data API	$350.00$350.00 per attendee
6	Rick Stewart Hospitality2018-11-12 · Assistant Deputy Minister - International Trade and Finance “Annual General Meeting & Business Forum” Location: Beijing, China (Canada China Business Council) Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2019-Q4-0006 · data API	$350.00$350.00 per attendee
7	Rob Stewart Hospitality2018-11-12 · Associate Deputy Minister and G7/G20 & Financial Stability Board Deputy for Canada “Annual General Meeting & Business Forum” Location: Beijing, China (Canada China Business Council) Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2019-Q4-0004 · data API	$350.00$350.00 per attendee
8	Freeland, Chrystia Hospitality2023-10-13 · Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance “Dinner at the Embassy of Canada to the United States” Location: Washington, DC, USA Vendor: The Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC Attendees: 4 employees, 4 guests Government record H-2023-P12-006 · data API	$1,717.93$214.74 per attendee
9	François-Philippe Champagne Hospitality2025-12-16 · Minister of Finance and National Revenue “Dinner: Bond Investors at Canada House” Location: London, United Kingdom Vendor: PenniBlack London Ltd. Attendees: 6 employees, 14 guests Comment in the record: “Hospitality costs are shared with the Canada Revenue Agency; the Department of Finance reports the full amount for disclosure purposes.” Government record H-2026-P10-007 · data API	$4,153.89$207.69 per attendee
10	Freeland, Chrystia Hospitality2023-04-13 · Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance “Dinner at the Embassy of Canada to the United States” Location: Washington, DC, United States Vendor: The Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC., A2Z Cuisine Attendees: 5 employees, 7 guests Government record H-2024-P1-001 · data API	$2,373.32$197.78 per attendee