Public Health Agency of Canada

Travel and hospitality disclosed by Public Health Agency of Canada, records dated 2017-06-13 to 2026-08-09.

Explore all 977 records

Travel, all years

$1.8M

814 trips

Hospitality, all years

$135K

163 events

Officials named

32 with their own page

Largest single record

$30K

Totals by fiscal year

TravelHospitalityAmount: total (travel + hospitality)

2017-18$160K ($157K + $3,370)
2018-19$230K ($207K + $23K)
2019-20$163K ($145K + $18K)
2020-21$5,861 ($4,803 + $1,058)
2021-22$21K ($20K + $694)
2022-23$346K ($328K + $18K)
2023-24$418K ($388K + $30K)
2024-25$347K ($328K + $20K)
2025-26$159K ($144K + $15K)
2026-27$65K ($59K + $6,764)

Officials with the largest totals

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

Tam, Theresa$318K
Njoo, Howard$175K
Kahn, Zoe$164K
Harmston, Christine$116K
Lawley, Sarah$104K
Pearson, Michael$98K
Sheppard, Donald$77K
Hoffman, Steven J.$68K
Mithani, Siddika$64K
Viehbeck, Sarah$60K
Jeffrey, Heather$58K
Hamzawi, Nancy$54K
Hoffman, Steven$43K
Ermuth, Roger$43K
Kochhar, Harpreet S.$43K
Bent, Stephen$37K
Borys, Shelley$35K
Elmslie, Kim$32K
Bell, Tammy$31K
Natasha Crowcroft$31K
Poliquin, Guillaume$30K
Sarah Viehbeck$24K
Thornton, Sally$23K
Namiesniowski, Tina$23K
Joss Reimer$22K
Collins, Michael$19K
St-Aubin, Candice$17K
Evans, Cindy$16K
Kerry Robinson$15K
Romano, Anna$13K
Krumins, Martin$12K
Beaudoin, Carlo$11K
Abdillahi Roble$5,893
Lutfallah, Jennifer$5,837
Thompson, Kathleen$5,734
Longtin, Jean$4,850
Jason Kindrachuk$4,509
Celia Lourenco$2,841
Natalie Knox$2,328
Elmslie, Kimberly$1,793

Largest trips

#	Record	Amount
1	Njoo, Howard Travel2022-10-27 to 2022-11-07 · Interim Vice President and Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, Infectious Diseases Programs Branch “International Health Regulations - Joint External Evaluation” Destination: Bangkok, Thailand Cost lines: airfare $26,624.32, other transport $195.33, lodging $1,152.29, meals $1,929.39, other $16.94 Comment in the record: “A future travel credit in the amount of $8,628.22 was issued due to changes in travel plan” Government record T-2023-P7-00417 · data API	$29,918.27
2	Theresa Tam Travel2025-05-17 to 2025-05-23 · Chief Public Health Officer “Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly” Destination: Geneva, Switzerland Cost lines: airfare $15,842.53, lodging $2,388.33, meals $1,869.04 Government record T-2026-P2-00949 · data API	$20,099.90
3	Kochhar, Harpreet S. Travel2022-10-23 to 2022-10-30 · President, Public Health Agency of Canada “G20 Health Ministers' Meeting” Destination: Bali, Indonesia Cost lines: airfare $15,115.16, lodging $1,558.16, meals $602.42 Comment in the record: “Lodging, meals and incidentals amended March 2023” Government record T-2023-P7-00439 · data API	$17,275.74
4	Tam, Theresa Travel2023-03-11 to 2023-03-15 · Chief Public Health Officer “Independent Oversight Advisory Committee” Destination: Geneva, Switzerland Cost lines: airfare $14,845.23, lodging $1,056.09, meals $1,363.55 Government record T-2024-P12-00492 · data API	$17,264.87
5	Joss Reimer Travel2026-05-15 to 2026-05-21 · Chief Public Health Officer of Canada “Participate in the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly” Destination: Geneva, Switzerland Cost lines: airfare $11,648.40, other transport $165.08, lodging $3,345.74, meals $1,491.37, other $253.24 Comment in the record: “A refund in the amount of $1,050.10 was applied to the airfare / Other expenses include passport photos / Other expenses amended August 2026 to include passport expense” Government record T-2027-P2-01042 · data API	$16,903.83
6	Njoo, Howard Travel2023-04-30 to 2023-05-13 · Deputy Chief Public Health Officer “Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Meeting” Destination: Panama City, Panama / Amman, Jordan Cost lines: airfare $11,683.40, other transport $321.23, lodging $2,590.23, meals $1,693.14, other $328.62 Comment in the record: “Other expenses include passport and visa” Government record T-2024-P1-00533 · data API	$16,616.62
7	Tam, Theresa Travel2019-05-16 to 2019-05-23 · Chief Public Health Officer “To participate the 19th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Global Health Security Initiative and the 72nd Session of the World Health Assembly.” Destination: Paris, France / Geneva, Switzerland Cost lines: airfare $9,351.20, other transport $261.05, lodging $3,911.31, meals $1,895.73, other $12.43 Comment in the record: “Other Transportation includes train fare.” Government record T-2020-P2-00196 · data API	$15,431.72
8	Tam, Theresa Travel2024-05-24 to 2024-05-31 · Chief Public Health Officer “Attend the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly” Destination: Geneva, Switzerland Cost lines: airfare $10,504.56, lodging $2,860.31, meals $1,881.93 Government record T-2025-P2-00788 · data API	$15,246.80
9	Kahn, Zoe Travel2024-03-16 to 2024-03-29 · Chief Negotiator, Pandemic Treaty “Ninth Meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body” Destination: Geneva, Switzerland Cost lines: airfare $5,151.75, other transport $117.10, lodging $5,564.91, meals $3,736.78, other $490.00 Government record T-2025-P12-00747 · data API	$15,060.54
10	Pearson, Michael Travel2022-10-30 to 2022-11-03 · Branch Head, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Global Health and Welfare Forum and Indo-Pacific Health Security Engagement” Destination: Taipei, Taiwan / Jakarta, Indonesia Cost lines: airfare $11,986.30, other transport $21.50, lodging $1,810.56, meals $914.14, other $237.90 Comment in the record: “Other expenses amended in February 2023 to include passport” Government record T-2023-P7-00445 · data API	$14,970.40

Largest hospitality events

#	Record	Amount
1	Harmston, Christine Hospitality2023-03-21 to 2023-03-22 · Director General, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Pandemic Instrument Engagement Forum” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Eurest Dining Services Attendees: 42 employees, 94 guests Government record H-2024-P12-00491 · data API	$8,140.90$60 per attendee
2	Lawley, Sarah Hospitality2018-05-20 to 2018-05-26 · Director General, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “71st World Health Assembly - Mental Health Alliance Dinner and Canadian Delegation Breakfast Meeting.” Location: Geneva, Switzerland - Domaine de Penthes Restaurant - Boulangerie Eric Emery Attendees: 16 employees, 24 guests Comment in the record: “Dinner (May 20, 2018) 40 attendees - Breakfast Meeting (May 23, 2018) 30 attendees.” Government record H-2019-Q1-00123 · data API	$6,250.00$156 per attendee
3	Pearson, Michael Hospitality2022-06-08 to 2022-06-10 · Branch Head, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Morning and afternoon refreshments, lunches and dinners - Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI) Coordination and Liaison Committee Meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Lord Elgin, The Prescott Par-Tee Putt Attendees: 6 employees, 24 guests Government record H-2024-P3-00472 · data API	$4,328.22$144 per attendee
4	Harmston, Christine Hospitality2023-05-21 to 2023-05-24 · Director General, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly - Bilateral meetings, roundtables and various events” Location: Geneva, Switzerland Vendor: Restaurant la Perle du lac, Boulangerie pâtisserie Eric Emery, Naya Kostara Le comptoire de la cuisine grecque, Coop, Mission in-house Attendees: 8 employees, 1 guest Comment in the record: “Bilateral meetings – Refreshments – up to 50 attendees / Youth roundtable - Refreshments – 25 attendees / Ministerial Roundtable - Lunch – 40 attendees / Ministerial meet and greet – Refreshments – 70 attendees / CPHO Roundtable – Breakfast – 40 attendees / CPHO Dinner – 15 attendees” Government record H-2024-P2-00561 · data API	$4,291.25$477 per attendee
5	Harmston, Christine Hospitality2025-03-05 to 2025-03-07 · Director General, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunches - G7 Health Working Group Meetings” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Les Flavoureux; Walmart; Amazon Attendees: 21 employees, 9 guests Government record H-2026-P12-00927 · data API	$3,984.78$133 per attendee
6	Kahn, Zoe Hospitality2025-04-06 · Chief Negotiator, Pandemic Treaty “Dinner- Resumed session of the Thirteenth Intergovernmental Negotiating Body and G7 side event” Location: Geneva, Switzerland Vendor: Restaurant du Creux-de-Genthod Attendees: 6 employees, 24 guests Government record H-2026-P1-00937 · data API	$3,856.11$129 per attendee
7	Kahn, Zoe Hospitality2024-02-22 · Chief Negotiator, Pandemic Treaty “Reception - Geneva Pandemic Agreement” Location: Geneva, Switzerland Vendor: Le Comptoir des Delices / Emilie Queva Attendees: 5 employees, 60 guests Government record H-2024-P11-00766 · data API	$3,664.27$56 per attendee
8	Thornton, Sally Hospitality2019-06-06 to 2019-06-07 · Vice President, Health Security Infrastructure Branch “Breakfast(2), A.M. Refreshments(2), Lunch(2), P.M. Refreshments(1): Global Health Security Action Group Meeting.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario Vendor: The Albert at Bay Suite Hotel Attendees: 13 employees, 17 guests Government record H-2020-P3-00230 · data API	$3,650.20$122 per attendee
9	Harmston, Christine Hospitality2025-03-05 · Director General, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Dinner - G7 Health Working Group Meetings” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Fairmont Château Laurier Attendees: 16 employees, 16 guests Government record H-2026-P12-00928 · data API	$3,481.97$109 per attendee
10	Kahn, Zoe Hospitality2024-02-12 · Chief Negotiator, Pandemic Treaty “Breakfast and lunch - Pandemic Instrument Partner and Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Toronto” Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Pantages Hotel Attendees: 3 employees, 32 guests Government record H-2024-P10-00720 · data API	$3,166.83$90 per attendee

Highest hospitality cost per attendee

Only records that state attendee counts.

#	Record	Amount
1	Harmston, Christine Hospitality2023-05-21 to 2023-05-24 · Director General, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly - Bilateral meetings, roundtables and various events” Location: Geneva, Switzerland Vendor: Restaurant la Perle du lac, Boulangerie pâtisserie Eric Emery, Naya Kostara Le comptoire de la cuisine grecque, Coop, Mission in-house Attendees: 8 employees, 1 guest Comment in the record: “Bilateral meetings – Refreshments – up to 50 attendees / Youth roundtable - Refreshments – 25 attendees / Ministerial Roundtable - Lunch – 40 attendees / Ministerial meet and greet – Refreshments – 70 attendees / CPHO Roundtable – Breakfast – 40 attendees / CPHO Dinner – 15 attendees” Government record H-2024-P2-00561 · data API	$4,291.25$476.81 per attendee
2	Kahn, Zoe Hospitality2024-01-31 · Chief Negotiator, Pandemic Treaty “Breakfast - Pandemic Instrument Partner and Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Montreal” Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Vendor: Holiday Inn Attendees: 2 employees, 4 guests Government record H-2024-P10-00719 · data API	$1,492.38$248.73 per attendee
3	Lawley, Sarah Hospitality2018-05-20 to 2018-05-26 · Director General, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “71st World Health Assembly - Mental Health Alliance Dinner and Canadian Delegation Breakfast Meeting.” Location: Geneva, Switzerland - Domaine de Penthes Restaurant - Boulangerie Eric Emery Attendees: 16 employees, 24 guests Comment in the record: “Dinner (May 20, 2018) 40 attendees - Breakfast Meeting (May 23, 2018) 30 attendees.” Government record H-2019-Q1-00123 · data API	$6,250.00$156.25 per attendee
4	Pearson, Michael Hospitality2022-06-08 to 2022-06-10 · Branch Head, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Morning and afternoon refreshments, lunches and dinners - Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI) Coordination and Liaison Committee Meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Lord Elgin, The Prescott Par-Tee Putt Attendees: 6 employees, 24 guests Government record H-2024-P3-00472 · data API	$4,328.22$144.27 per attendee
5	Harmston, Christine Hospitality2025-03-05 to 2025-03-07 · Director General, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunches - G7 Health Working Group Meetings” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Les Flavoureux; Walmart; Amazon Attendees: 21 employees, 9 guests Government record H-2026-P12-00927 · data API	$3,984.78$132.83 per attendee
6	Kahn, Zoe Hospitality2025-04-06 · Chief Negotiator, Pandemic Treaty “Dinner- Resumed session of the Thirteenth Intergovernmental Negotiating Body and G7 side event” Location: Geneva, Switzerland Vendor: Restaurant du Creux-de-Genthod Attendees: 6 employees, 24 guests Government record H-2026-P1-00937 · data API	$3,856.11$128.54 per attendee
7	Thornton, Sally Hospitality2019-06-06 to 2019-06-07 · Vice President, Health Security Infrastructure Branch “Breakfast(2), A.M. Refreshments(2), Lunch(2), P.M. Refreshments(1): Global Health Security Action Group Meeting.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario Vendor: The Albert at Bay Suite Hotel Attendees: 13 employees, 17 guests Government record H-2020-P3-00230 · data API	$3,650.20$121.67 per attendee
8	Krumins, Martin Hospitality2022-11-16 · Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Management Branch “Breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments - Branch Management Working Session” Location: Chelsea, Quebec, Canada Vendor: Willson House Attendees: 19 employees, 1 guest Government record H-2023-P8-00435 · data API	$2,376.00$118.80 per attendee
9	Namiesniowski, Tina Hospitality2019-06-25 · President of the Public Health Agency of Canada “Deputy Ministers' Retreat.” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Privy Council Office Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record H-2020-P3-00291 · data API	$115.44$115.44 per attendee
10	Harmston, Christine Hospitality2025-03-05 · Director General, Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio “Dinner - G7 Health Working Group Meetings” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Fairmont Château Laurier Attendees: 16 employees, 16 guests Government record H-2026-P12-00928 · data API	$3,481.97$108.81 per attendee