National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombudsman

Travel and hospitality disclosed by National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombudsman, records dated 2017-05-01 to 2026-07-28.

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Travel, all years

$77K

38 trips

Hospitality, all years

$46K

49 events

Officials named

4 with their own page

Largest single record

$6,860

Totals by fiscal year

TravelHospitalityAmount: total (travel + hospitality)

2017-18$11K ($4,154 + $7,082)
2018-19$19K ($5,106 + $14K)
2019-20$17K ($12K + $5,695)
2021-22$1,911 ($1,911 + $0)
2022-23$18K ($16K + $2,421)
2023-24$26K ($20K + $5,499)
2024-25$17K ($13K + $4,625)
2025-26$6,922 ($2,621 + $4,300)
2026-27$6,016 ($3,398 + $2,618)

Officials with the largest totals

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

Largest trips

#	Record	Amount
1	Lick, Gregory Travel2023-06-17 to 2023-06-24 · Ombudsman “Attending the International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces (ICOAF) to share and exchange knowledge with peer organizations. Constituent engagement with CAF members in Belgium.” Destination: Vienna, Austria Mons, Belgium Cost lines: airfare $3,172.49, other transport $644.50, lodging $1,771.78, meals $1,267.64, other $3.50 Government record T-2023-P3-0001 · data API	$6,859.91
2	Lick, Gregory Travel2022-10-01 to 2022-10-10 · Ombudsman “Attending the International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces (ICOAF) to share and exchange knowledge with peer organizations regarding the ways they can contribute to protecting the rights of armed forces personnel during both wartime and peacetime. Constituent engagement with CAF members in Latvia.” Destination: Oslo, Norway Riga, Latvia Cost lines: airfare $2,895.91, other transport $226.79, lodging $1,519.86, meals $1,727.06, other $194.88 Government record T-2022-P7-0001 · data API	$6,564.50
3	Hynes, Robyn Travel2024-09-28 to 2024-10-03 · Interim Ombudsman “Attending International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces (16ICOAF).” Destination: Berlin, Germany Cost lines: airfare $2,578.98, other transport $252.94, lodging $1,498.30, meals $815.01 Government record T-2025-P6-0001 · data API	$5,145.23
4	Lick, Gregory Travel2019-10-26 to 2019-11-02 · Ombudsman “To attend the International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces.” Destination: Sarajevo, Bosnia, Brussels, Belgium & Mons, Belgium. Cost lines: airfare $2,778.01, other transport $318.87, lodging $688.18, meals $651.65, other $65.66 Government record T-2019-P7-0001 · data API	$4,502.37
5	Lick, Gregory Travel2023-05-28 to 2023-06-09 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman briefing to members and civilians at CFB Gander.” Destination: Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Cost lines: airfare $1,615.09, other transport $515.08, lodging $1,343.20, meals $763.40 Government record T-2023-P2-0003 · data API	$4,236.77
6	Hynes, Robyn Travel2025-02-18 to 2025-02-21 · Interim Ombudsman “Constituent engagement at 19 Wing Comox.” Destination: Comox. British Columbia, Canada Cost lines: airfare $2,371.67, other transport $398.30, lodging $270.00, meals $717.75, other $236.22 Comment in the record: “Initial planned constituent engagement was re-schedduled mid transit as a result of flight cancellations due to weather.” Government record T-2025-P11-0001 · data API	$3,993.94
7	Lick, Gregory Travel2022-11-07 to 2022-11-10 · Ombudsman “Constituent engagement with CAF members in Colorado.” Destination: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America Cost lines: airfare $1,910.39, other transport $373.64, lodging $517.72, meals $571.00, other $75.64 Government record T-2022-P8-0001 · data API	$3,448.39
8	Baril, Mario Travel2026-06-07 to 2026-06-13 · Ombudsman “Constituent engagement with CAF members at CFS St. John's.” Destination: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Cost lines: airfare $808.40, other transport $53.39, lodging $1,349.46, meals $994.25, other $192.10 Government record T-2027-P2-0001 · data API	$3,397.60
9	Lick, Gregory Travel2024-03-03 to 2024-03-08 · Ombudsman “Constituent engagement with CAF members at CFB Halifax.” Destination: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Cost lines: airfare $621.92, other transport $508.12, lodging $779.00, meals $700.05, other $3.00 Government record T-2024-P12-0001 · data API	$2,612.09
10	Lick, Gregory Travel2022-05-16 to 2022-05-19 · Ombudsman “Attending EX Maple Resolve 22 & visit Command team in Suffield & health partners in Edmonton.” Destination: Edmonton, Wainright, Suffield & Calgary, Alberta, Canada Cost lines: airfare $932.18, other transport $751.60, lodging $317.64, meals $342.65 Government record T-2022-P2-0001 · data API	$2,344.07

Largest hospitality events

#	Record	Amount
1	Gary Walbourne Hospitality2018-10-19 · Ombudsman “All staff meeting - Venue rental, Food and refreshments” Location: Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa ON, K1N 9J2 Attendees: 70 employees, 2 guests Government record H-2018-Q3-00008 · data API	$4,802.11$67 per attendee
2	Mario Baril Hospitality2026-07-28 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman office all staff coordination meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: NDHQ WOs' & Sgts' /C & POs' Mess Attendees: 70 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2026-P3-001 · data API	$2,617.91$37 per attendee
3	Lick, Gregory Hospitality2023-10-04 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman All Staff Meeting.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: NDHQ WARRANT OFFICERS’ & SERGEANTS’ MESS Attendees: 75 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2023-P7-003 · data API	$2,607.35$35 per attendee
4	Baril, Mario Hospitality2025-10-28 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman's Liz Hoffman Commendation Award Ceremony.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: NDHQ WARRANT OFFICERS’ & SERGEANTS’ MESS; Beckta, 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON Attendees: 90 employees, 10 guests Government record H-2026-P7-001 · data API	$2,272.22$23 per attendee
5	Hynes, Robyn Hospitality2024-10-17 · Interim Ombudsman “Ombudsman's Liz Hoffman Commendation Award Ceremony.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: NDHQ WARRANT OFFICERS’ & SERGEANTS’ MESS Attendees: 90 employees, 10 guests Government record H-2025-07-001 · data API	$2,086.77$21 per attendee
6	Lick, Gregory Hospitality2019-06-26 · Ombudsman “All staff meeting - Venue rental, Food and refreshments” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Army Officer's Mess Attendees: 75 employees, 5 guests Government record H-2019-P3-00001 · data API	$1,947.20$24 per attendee
7	Lick, Gregory Hospitality2019-10-17 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman's Commendation Award Ceremony Lunch” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa ON, K1N 8S7 Attendees: 10 employees, 20 guests Government record H-2019-P7-004 · data API	$1,923.26$64 per attendee
8	Lick, Gregory Hospitality2023-10-19 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman's Liz Hoffman Commendation Award Ceremony Luncheon.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: 1 Elgin at the NAC restorant Attendees: 10 employees, 10 guests Government record H-2023-P7-002 · data API	$1,697.14$85 per attendee
9	Gregory Lick Hospitality2019-02-21 · Ombudsman “All staff meeting - Venue rental, Food and refreshments” Location: Rideau Canal Junior Rank Mess, 4 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Ottawa ON, K2P 2H9. Attendees: 70 employees, 5 guests Government record H-2018-Q4-0002 · data API	$1,654.61$22 per attendee
10	Gary Walbourne Hospitality2017-11-16 · Ombudsman “All staff meeting - Venue rental, Food and refreshments.” Location: RCAF Officers' Mess, 158 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0A6 Attendees: 65 employees, 1 guest Government record H-2017-Q3-00006 · data API	$1,368.66$21 per attendee

Highest hospitality cost per attendee

Only records that state attendee counts.

#	Record	Amount
1	Lick, Gregory Hospitality2023-10-19 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman's Liz Hoffman Commendation Award Ceremony Luncheon.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: 1 Elgin at the NAC restorant Attendees: 10 employees, 10 guests Government record H-2023-P7-002 · data API	$1,697.14$84.86 per attendee
2	Gary Walbourne Hospitality2018-10-19 · Ombudsman “All staff meeting - Venue rental, Food and refreshments” Location: Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa ON, K1N 9J2 Attendees: 70 employees, 2 guests Government record H-2018-Q3-00008 · data API	$4,802.11$66.70 per attendee
3	Lick, Gregory Hospitality2019-10-17 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman's Commendation Award Ceremony Lunch” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa ON, K1N 8S7 Attendees: 10 employees, 20 guests Government record H-2019-P7-004 · data API	$1,923.26$64.11 per attendee
4	Gary Walbourne Hospitality2018-07-31 to 2018-08-01 · Ombudsman “Lunch during 3 day Workplace Investigations Certificate Program.” Location: Café Deluxe, 77 Metcalfe St, Ottawa ON, K1P 5L6 Attendees: 10 employees, 1 guest Government record H-2018-Q2-00002 · data API	$691.56$62.87 per attendee
5	Hynes, Robyn Hospitality2024-10-17 · Interim Ombudsman “Ombudsman's Liz Hoffman Commendation Award Ceremony Luncheon.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: 1 Elgin at the NAC Attendees: 10 employees, 10 guests Government record H-2025-07-002 · data API	$1,174.75$58.74 per attendee
6	Gregory Lick Hospitality2019-03-26 · Ombudsman “Food & daycare during Outreach visit to MFRC Bagotville.” Location: CRFM Bagotville, 1775 Lucien-Lecompte, CP 280, B116 Alouette, Bagotville QC, G0V 1A0. Attendees: 5 guests Government record H-2019-Q1-00002 · data API	$227.08$45.42 per attendee
7	Lick, Gregory Hospitality2022-10-20 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman's Liz Hoffman Commendation Award Ceremony Luncheon.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: 1 Elgin at the NAC, 1 Elgin Street Ottawa ON, K1P 5W1 Attendees: 7 employees, 23 guests Government record H-2022-P7-00002 · data API	$1,344.07$44.80 per attendee
8	Gary Walbourne Hospitality2018-10-18 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman's Commendation Award Ceremony Lunch” Location: Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa ON, K1N 8S7 Attendees: 18 employees, 12 guests Government record H-2018-Q3-00007 · data API	$1,142.92$38.10 per attendee
9	Mario Baril Hospitality2026-07-28 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman office all staff coordination meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: NDHQ WOs' & Sgts' /C & POs' Mess Attendees: 70 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2026-P3-001 · data API	$2,617.91$37.40 per attendee
10	Baril, Mario Hospitality2025-10-29 · Ombudsman “Ombudsman Advisory Committee meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Lolacher's catering, 1620 Michael Street, Ottawa, ON Attendees: 10 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2026-P7-002 · data API	$363.86$36.39 per attendee