Indigenous Services Canada

Travel and hospitality disclosed by Indigenous Services Canada, records dated 2017-09-04 to 2026-08-18.

Explore all 1,594 records
Travel, all years
$2.4M
1,487 trips
Hospitality, all years
$37K
107 events
Officials named
145
57 with their own page
Largest single record
$21K

Totals by fiscal year

TravelHospitalityAmount: total (travel + hospitality)

  • 2017-18$105K ($104K + $908)
  • 2018-19$296K ($294K + $1,667)
  • 2019-20$318K ($314K + $3,973)
  • 2020-21$1,803 ($1,803 + $0)
  • 2021-22$89K ($89K + $0)
  • 2022-23$429K ($429K + $278)
  • 2023-24$445K ($440K + $5,146)
  • 2024-25$429K ($412K + $17K)
  • 2025-26$285K ($285K + $610)
  • 2026-27$87K ($79K + $7,138)

Officials with the largest totals

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

Largest trips

#RecordAmount
1Hajdu, Patricia
Travel2025-02-13 to 2025-02-23 · Minister
“To meet with officials from the Government of Finland to exchange knowledge on mutual priorities regarding Indigenous Peoples in Canada and Finland including participation in trade, global economy, and other economic pursuits; and, meet with Sámi officials and representatives to discuss self-governance and other key issues.”
Destination: Helsinki, Finland
Cost lines: airfare $16,544.93, other transport $51.99, lodging $3,118.43, meals $1,097.74, other $157.19
$20,970.28
2Hajdu, Patty
Travel2022-08-20 to 2022-08-29 · Minister of Indigenous Services
“The main purpose of this trip was to share experiences and gain knowledge of Canada’s approach to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Build and deepen relationships with Aotearoa-New Zealand for future collaborations.”
Destination: New Zealand
Cost lines: airfare $14,148.74, lodging $1,478.10, meals $475.47, other $288.62
$16,390.93
3Michelle Kovacevic
Travel2025-02-15 to 2025-02-22 · Associate Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada
“Accompany the Minister to meet the Sámi people.”
Destination: Helsinki, Finland
Cost lines: airfare $13,149.19, other transport $111.60, lodging $853.57, meals $1,001.54, other $331.20
Comment in the record: “The total amount includes tax.”
The record’s cost lines add up to $15,447.10; its stated total is $15,544.34. This site uses the stated total.
$15,544.34
4Keith Conn
Travel2024-07-18 to 2024-07-27 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Lands and Economic Development
“Attend the Te Hui Taketake a te Puna Tahua Toa (international summit to grow the indigenous economy globally)”
Destination: New Zealand
Cost lines: airfare $11,121.12, other transport $240.79, lodging $1,283.23, meals $2,700.17, other $111.63
Comment in the record: “Total amount includes tax.”
The record’s cost lines add up to $15,456.94; its stated total is $15,482.22. This site uses the stated total.
$15,482.22
5Gina Wilson
Travel2022-08-20 to 2022-08-26 · Deputy Minister
“Ministerial visit to meet with Māori and government leaders and representatives to discuss Indigenous economic development, self-determination, climate change, health, education and more”
Destination: New Zealand
Cost lines: airfare $9,706.71, other transport $66.20, lodging $271.72, meals $1,388.13, other $460.00
The record’s cost lines add up to $11,892.76; its stated total is $11,982.76. This site uses the stated total.
$11,982.76
6Sony Perron
Travel2019-01-20 to 2019-01-27 · Associate Deputy Minister
“Attend the Canada-Australia Public Policy Initiative”
Destination: Sydney, Australia
Cost lines: airfare $9,887.71, lodging $1,125.14, meals $533.51, other $89.00
$11,635.36
7Joanne Wilkinson
Travel2023-12-07 to 2023-12-12 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
“The purpose of this trip is to attend the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)”
Destination: Dubai, UAE
Cost lines: airfare $9,139.71, other transport $107.14, meals $1,572.90, other $103.00
Comment in the record: “Please note that Joanne Wilkinson did not pay for her hotel stay so she will not claim a reimbursement for this. Her hotel room is being reimbursed to another ISC employee who did the booking used 1 credit card for both their hotel bookings. Please refer to travel expense claim : Expense Report name Dubai, UAE/ Expense Report Number -89124. Total amount includes taxes”
The record’s cost lines add up to $10,922.75; its stated total is $10,935.61. This site uses the stated total.
$10,935.61
8Heus, Katharine
Travel2022-08-20 to 2022-08-29 · Chief of Staff
“To support the Minister during her trip”
Destination: New Zealand
Cost lines: airfare $7,919.28, lodging $1,917.71, meals $546.55, other $236.26
$10,619.80
9Anderson, Randi
Travel2025-02-15 to 2025-02-22 · Acting Chief of Staff
“To staff the Minister as she meet with officials from the Government of Finland to exchange knowledge on mutual priorities regarding Indigenous Peoples in Canada and Finland including participation in trade, global economy, and other economic pursuits; and, meet with Sámi officials and representatives to discuss self-governance and other key issues.”
Destination: Helsinki, Finland
Cost lines: airfare $7,048.15, other transport $131.79, lodging $1,961.84, meals $1,124.73, other $104.79
$10,371.30
10Gao, Helen
Travel2022-08-20 to 2022-08-29 · Director of Policy
“To support the Minister during her trip”
Destination: New Zealand
Cost lines: airfare $7,552.66, other transport $349.67, lodging $1,184.34, meals $595.26, other $283.68
$9,965.61

Largest hospitality events

#RecordAmount
1Candice St-Aubin
Hospitality2024-05-28 to 2024-05-29 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister,First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
“Room Rental Charge for the First Nations Inuit Health Branch and Regional Operations Gathering”
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada
Vendor: Wanuskewin Cultural Complex
Attendees: 28 employees, 1 guest
$5,509.42$190 per attendee
2Julien Castonguay
Hospitality2026-05-29 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Children, Families and Learning
“Hospitality for the Official launch of the Ontario Financial Agreement for long-term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services in Ontario”
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Vendor: Mādahòkì Farm
Attendees: 7 employees, 143 guests
$3,703.00$25 per attendee
3Julien Castonguay
Hospitality2026-05-29 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Children, Families and Learning
“Catering services provided in support of the official launch event for the Ontario Final Agreement. The hospitality supported the participation of First Nations representatives, government officials, partners, and other stakeholders attending the event, and facilitated engagement, relationship-building, and discussions related to the implementation and objectives of the Agreement.”
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Vendor: Aboriginal Experiences Arts & Culture
Attendees: 7 employees, 143 guests
Comment in the record: “The total amount for the catering service was $3,596.28. A deposit of $819.20 was already paid and reported in P3. We are now paying the remaining balance of $2,777.08. The total amount includes the taxes.”
$2,777.08$19 per attendee
4Joanne Wilkinson
Hospitality2024-05-28 to 2024-05-30 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister,Regional Operations
“In Person National Water Workshop”
Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Vendor: Restaurant Yahwatsira
Attendees: 20 employees, 0 guests
$2,433.97$122 per attendee
5Phlippe Thompson
Hospitality2024-06-19 · Assistant Deputy Minister,Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer
“Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer-Sector All Staff”
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Vendor: The Flavoureux Traiteurs
Attendees: 250 employees, 1 guest
$1,901.39$8 per attendee
6BASARABA, CHRISTI REANNE
Hospitality2025-02-17 to 2025-02-23 · Ministerial Delegation to Finland
“Minister hosted lunch in Finland”
Location: Inari, Finland
Vendor: Hotelli Inari
Attendees: 6 employees, 9 guests
$1,713.08$114 per attendee
7Gina Wilson
Hospitality2024-06-11 · Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada
“Deputy Minister's Recongnition Awards”
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Vendor: Hospitality for the DEPUTY MINISTERS’ RECOGNITION AWARDS
Attendees: 5,000 employees, 0 guests
$1,125.00$0 per attendee
8Joanne Wilkinson
Hospitality2023-12-08 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
“Tobacco for Chief Offerings”
Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada
Vendor: Mother Earth Tobacco
Attendees: 2 employees, 0 guests
Comment in the record: “Tobacco for offerings to various FN partners at in-person meetings with ADMs throughout the year. Total amount includes tax.”
$827.82$414 per attendee
9Candince St-Aubin
Hospitality2025-02-03 to 2025-02-04 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
“Hospitality for the Grassy Narrows Mercury Care Home Negotiations Event”
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Vendor: Feast Cafe Bistro Ltd; Safeway River Avenue; Tim Hortons
Attendees: 5 employees, 11 guests
$803.08$50 per attendee
10Danielle White
Hospitality2023-06-12 · Assitant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Partnerships
“Catering for the Strategic Policy and Partnerships Sector Executive Retreat”
Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada
Vendor: Mazzola
Attendees: 21 employees, 1 guest
Comment in the record: “Total amount includes tax”
$752.63$34 per attendee

Highest hospitality cost per attendee

Only records that state attendee counts.

#RecordAmount
1Joanne Wilkinson
Hospitality2023-12-08 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
“Tobacco for Chief Offerings”
Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada
Vendor: Mother Earth Tobacco
Attendees: 2 employees, 0 guests
Comment in the record: “Tobacco for offerings to various FN partners at in-person meetings with ADMs throughout the year. Total amount includes tax.”
$827.82$413.91 per attendee
2Candice St-Aubin
Hospitality2024-05-28 to 2024-05-29 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister,First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
“Room Rental Charge for the First Nations Inuit Health Branch and Regional Operations Gathering”
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada
Vendor: Wanuskewin Cultural Complex
Attendees: 28 employees, 1 guest
$5,509.42$189.98 per attendee
3Gina Wilson
Hospitality2023-10-19 · Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada
“Pendant in the Honouring of Maggie Hodgson. Night gathering of Healing Our Spirit Worldwide.”
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Vendor: THE SNOW GOOSE LIMITED
Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests
Comment in the record: “Total amount includes tax”
$159.94$159.94 per attendee
4BASARABA, CHRISTI REANNE
Hospitality2025-02-17 to 2025-02-23 · Ministerial Delegation to Finland
“Moccasins as gifts for Finnish hosts (3 pairs)”
Location: Inari, Finland
Vendor: Snow Goose LTE
Attendees: 1 employee, 3 guests
$531.10$132.78 per attendee
5Joanne Wilkinson
Hospitality2024-05-28 to 2024-05-30 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister,Regional Operations
“In Person National Water Workshop”
Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Vendor: Restaurant Yahwatsira
Attendees: 20 employees, 0 guests
$2,433.97$121.70 per attendee
6BASARABA, CHRISTI REANNE
Hospitality2025-02-17 to 2025-02-23 · Ministerial Delegation to Finland
“Minister hosted lunch in Finland”
Location: Inari, Finland
Vendor: Hotelli Inari
Attendees: 6 employees, 9 guests
$1,713.08$114.21 per attendee
7Jeffery Budge
Hospitality2024-01-29 · Annual Indigenous Culture Celebration presented by Indigenous Tourism Ontario
“Reimbursement of 3 tickets for the Minister and staff in joining partners for the evening's celebration of Indigenous culture.”
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Vendor: Ottawa Senators
Attendees: 3 employees, 0 guests
$285.00$95.00 per attendee
8Borgenicht, Maya
Hospitality2017-10-05 · Indigenous Services Canada - Senior Policy Advisor
“Meeting with stakeholders to discuss Aboriginal Financial Institutions”
Location: North & Navy, Ottawa ON
Attendees: 2 employees, 0 guests
$138.67$69.33 per attendee
9Joanne Wilkinson
Hospitality2023-07-13 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
“Tobacco for Chief Offerings”
Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada
Vendor: Mother Earth Tobacco
Attendees: 2 employees, 1 guest
Comment in the record: “Tobacco for offerings to various FN partners at in-person meetings with ADMs throughout the year. Total amount includes tax.”
$166.75$55.58 per attendee
10Candince St-Aubin
Hospitality2025-02-03 to 2025-02-04 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
“Hospitality for the Grassy Narrows Mercury Care Home Negotiations Event”
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Vendor: Feast Cafe Bistro Ltd; Safeway River Avenue; Tim Hortons
Attendees: 5 employees, 11 guests
$803.08$50.19 per attendee

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