Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Travel and hospitality disclosed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, records dated 2014-11-28 to 2026-08-23.

Explore all 6,931 records

Travel, all years

$12.5M

6,373 trips

Hospitality, all years

$146K

558 events

Officials named

467

212 with their own page

Largest single record

$34K

Totals by fiscal year

TravelHospitalityAmount: total (travel + hospitality)

2014-15$184K ($183K + $468)
2015-16$557K ($547K + $9,825)
2016-17$1.0M ($1.0M + $13K)
2017-18$1.2M ($1.2M + $7,294)
2018-19$1.6M ($1.6M + $24K)
2019-20$1.2M ($1.1M + $18K)
2020-21$41K ($41K + $0)
2021-22$309K ($308K + $1,667)
2022-23$1.6M ($1.6M + $14K)
2023-24$1.4M ($1.4M + $12K)
2024-25$1.3M ($1.3M + $18K)
2025-26$1.5M ($1.5M + $23K)
2026-27$661K ($655K + $5,722)

Officials with the largest totals

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

Largest trips

#	Record	Amount
1	Joly, Mélanie Travel2026-06-14 to 2026-06-27 · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions “Make announcements and meet with stakeholders” Destination: Shanghai, China; Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan Cost lines: airfare $24,476.20, other transport $890.02, lodging $5,295.18, meals $921.48, other $2,264.47 Comment in the record: “Locally engaged staff” Government record T-2027-P4-0047 · data API	$33,847.35
2	Vincent, Charles Travel2025-11-22 to 2025-11-28 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister “Attend stakeholder meetings” Destination: Seoul, South Korea; Tokyo, Japan Cost lines: airfare $28,528.53, other transport $60.82, lodging $2,812.36, meals $920.54, other $253.24 Comment in the record: “Passport photo, passport application, and future travel credit issued” Government record T-2026-P11-0030 · data API	$32,575.49
3	François-Philippe Champagne Travel2022-07-02 to 2022-07-09 · Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry “Attend a series of briefings and meetings with stakeholders - Future Travel Credit issued for cancelled flight” Destination: Tokyo, Japan / Osaka, Japan / Nagoya, Japan Cost lines: airfare $25,317.16, lodging $2,158.63, meals $868.66, other $90.00 Comment in the record: “Visa/Future Travel Credit issued for cancelled flight” Government record T-2023-P6-00022 · data API	$28,434.45
4	Joly, Mélanie Travel2025-11-22 to 2025-11-28 · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions “Make announcements and meet with stakeholders” Destination: Seoul, South Korea; Tokyo, Japan Cost lines: airfare $23,531.65, other transport $632.43, lodging $2,816.17, meals $179.00, other $1,011.88 Comment in the record: “Translation services” Government record T-2026-P12-0037 · data API	$28,171.13
5	Solomon, Evan Travel2026-02-16 to 2026-02-22 · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario “Make announcements and meet with stakeholders” Destination: Munich, Germany; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; New Delhi, India Cost lines: airfare $21,977.30, other transport $159.02, lodging $3,782.71, meals $1,564.06 Government record T-2027-P1-0052 · data API	$27,483.09
6	Joly, Mélanie Travel2026-04-18 to 2026-04-24 · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions “Make announcements and meet with stakeholders” Destination: Hanover, Germany; Oslo, Norway Cost lines: airfare $19,438.05, other transport $39.09, lodging $4,334.28, meals $851.04, other $2,372.46 Comment in the record: “VIP services” Government record T-2027-P3-0043 · data API	$27,034.92
7	Schaan, Mark Travel2026-02-13 to 2026-02-21 · Associate Deputy Minister “Accompany the Minister to announcements and meetings with stakeholders” Destination: Munich, Germany; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Delhi, India Cost lines: airfare $21,091.62, other transport $611.12, lodging $3,797.49, meals $1,467.24 Government record T-2026-P12-0073 · data API	$26,967.47
8	Dancho, Raquel Travel2026-04-18 to 2026-04-24 · Member of Parliament (Conservative Party) “Accompany the Minister to announcements and meetings with stakeholders” Destination: Hanover, Germany; Oslo, Norway Cost lines: airfare $18,681.38, other transport $539.46, lodging $4,346.42, meals $1,160.61, other $1,417.29 Comment in the record: “VIP services” Government record T-2027-P3-0031 · data API	$26,145.16
9	Samuel, Udita Travel2026-06-14 to 2026-06-23 · Deputy Chief of Staff “Accompany the Minister to announcements and meetings with stakeholders” Destination: Shanghai, China; Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan Cost lines: airfare $19,912.09, other transport $911.83, lodging $1,384.83, meals $1,103.99, other $1,273.43 Comment in the record: “Passport photos, VISA and passport fees, and locally engaged staff” Government record T-2027-P5-0042 · data API	$24,586.17
10	Solomon, Evan Travel2026-05-27 to 2026-05-31 · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario “Make announcements and meet with stakeholders” Destination: Paris, France Cost lines: airfare $21,872.57, lodging $1,479.01, meals $747.50 Government record T-2027-P4-0020 · data API	$24,099.08

Largest hospitality events

#	Record	Amount
1	Nemer, Mona Hospitality2025-11-17 to 2025-11-18 · Chief Science Advisor “Meals and refreshments for the Science Meets Parliament event” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: House of Commons; Cafe Deluxe Attendees: 5 employees, 52 guests Government record H-2026-P10-001 · data API	$6,448.78$113 per attendee
2	François-Philippe Champagne Hospitality2022-07-05 · Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry “Reception with Japanese Business Executives” Location: Nagoya, Japan Vendor: Hilton Hotel Nagoya Attendees: 16 employees, 50 guests Government record H-2023-P04-003 · data API	$4,200.00$64 per attendee
3	Vincent, Charles Hospitality2025-11-26 · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister “Breakfast and lunch for an all-staff meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: AllSaints Attendees: 255 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2026-P12-003 · data API	$3,860.17$15 per attendee
4	Nemer, Mona Hospitality2024-06-10 · Chief Science Advisor “Reception following a public panel discussion on emerging technologies with international science advisors” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Museum of Nature Attendees: 35 employees, 75 guests Government record H-2025-P4-003 · data API	$3,117.05$28 per attendee
5	Joly, Mélanie Hospitality2025-06-17 · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions “Dinner with stakeholders” Location: Paris, France Vendor: Official residence of the Canadian Embassy, 130, Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 75008 Attendees: 3 employees, 5 guests Comment in the record: “The reception at the Paris Embassy was hosted by Ambassador Stéphane Dion and coordinated with the assistance of local Embassy staff. As such, Global Affairs Canada will cover half of the event’s expenses, based on the standard cost framework in Paris.” Government record H-2026-P3-001 · data API	$3,082.69$385 per attendee
6	Mona Nemer Hospitality2019-02-13 · Chief Science Advisor “Reception for the G7 Scientific Advice Cooperation on Microplastics Pollution” Location: Wardman Park Marriott Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd, Washington, DC, 20008, US Attendees: 15 employees, 135 guests Government record H-2019-P11-00004 · data API	$3,000.00$20 per attendee
7	Johanne Bélisle Hospitality2018-12-06 · Commissioner of Patents, Registrar of Trademarks and CEO “Deputy Ministers’ Holiday Celebration” Location: Conference room, 50 Victoria, Gatineau Attendees: 1,450 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2019-P10-00005 · data API	$2,550.44$2 per attendee
8	Johanne Bélisle Hospitality2016-12-09 · CEO “Deputy Minister's Holiday Breakfast” Location: Gatineau, Quebec Vendor: n/a Attendees: 750 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2018-P3-006 · data API	$2,362.03$3 per attendee
9	Nemer, Mona Hospitality2023-05-01 · Chief Science Advisor “Science Meets Parliament Lunch” Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Vendor: Novotel Ottawa Attendees: 4 employees, 56 guests Government record H-2024-P3-001 · data API	$1,949.25$32 per attendee
10	Tanton, Stephanie Hospitality2025-01-31 · Assistant Deputy Minister “Executive Retreat” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: AllSaints Attendees: 19 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2025-P12-011 · data API	$1,920.05$101 per attendee

Highest hospitality cost per attendee

Only records that state attendee counts.

#	Record	Amount
1	John Knubley Hospitality2018-04-12 · Deputy Minister “Attend the Public Policy forum testimonial dinner and awards” Location: Toronto, Ontario Vendor: n/a Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2019-P1-024 · data API	$678.00$678.00 per attendee
2	Joly, Mélanie Hospitality2025-06-17 · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions “Dinner with stakeholders” Location: Paris, France Vendor: Official residence of the Canadian Embassy, 130, Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 75008 Attendees: 3 employees, 5 guests Comment in the record: “The reception at the Paris Embassy was hosted by Ambassador Stéphane Dion and coordinated with the assistance of local Embassy staff. As such, Global Affairs Canada will cover half of the event’s expenses, based on the standard cost framework in Paris.” Government record H-2026-P3-001 · data API	$3,082.69$385.34 per attendee
3	Nemer, Mona Hospitality2025-11-15 · Chief Science Advisor “Royal Society of Canada Annual Gala for the 2025 Celebration of Excellence and Engagement” Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Vendor: Royal Society of Canada Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2026-P9-002 · data API	$375.00$375.00 per attendee
4	Joly, Mélanie Hospitality2026-04-23 · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions “Working dinner meeting” Location: Oslo, Norway Vendor: Tjuvholmen Sjomagasin Attendees: 3 employees, 3 guests Government record H-2027-P2-001 · data API	$1,167.52$194.59 per attendee
5	Champagne, François-Philippe Hospitality2024-06-26 · Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry “Stakeholder meeting” Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Sheraton Gateway Hotel Attendees: 2 employees, 2 guests Government record H-2025-P12-008 · data API	$697.27$174.32 per attendee
6	Champagne, François-Philippe Hospitality2024-06-26 · Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry “Meetings with stakeholders” Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel Attendees: 2 employees, 2 guests Comment in the record: “Room rental included” Government record H-2025-P6-001 · data API	$697.27$174.32 per attendee
7	Johnston, Andrea Hospitality2023-11-15 · Assistant Deputy Minister “Canadian Science Policy Centre Gala” Location: 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: The Westin Ottawa Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2025-P3-001 · data API	$169.50$169.50 per attendee
8	Davies, Mitch Hospitality2023-05-02 · Senior Advisor to the Deputy Minister “Dinner with Broken Hill Proprietary (BHP) representatives and Minister Champagne” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Giovanni's Restaurant Attendees: 3 employees, 3 guests Government record H-2024-P2-002 · data API	$922.95$153.83 per attendee
9	Mitch Davies Hospitality2015-06-16 · Assistant Deputy Minister “Face to Face meeting with the regional directors” Location: Ottawa, Ontario Vendor: n/a Attendees: 5 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2016-P6-009 · data API	$738.60$147.72 per attendee
10	Joly, Mélanie Hospitality2025-11-27 · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions “Dinner with stakeholders” Location: Tokyo, Japan Vendor: Harry's Catering Services; Flower Ashibe; Akimoto Cleaning Attendees: 6 employees, 4 guests Government record H-2026-P11-006 · data API	$1,439.66$143.97 per attendee