| Rob Chambers Travel2026-06-21 to 2026-06-24 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The objective of the visit is for the VP to gain a better understanding of the local environment at the Northwest Angle, including how Canadian residents travel through and cross the border to access essential goods and services. He would also like to gain firsthand insight into the traveller experience when entering the United States. Ideally, this would involve travelling by water, using the ROAM application to report entry to U.S. authorities and completing telephone reporting upon returning to Canada. The VP will also meet with First Nation counterparts in Sioux Narrows on June 23” Destination: Northwest Angle, Manitoba Cost lines: airfare $782.28, other transport $106.25, lodging $581.56, meals $432.95 | $1,903.04 |
| Rob Chambers Travel2026-06-10 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The VP will attend the arrival of the Department of National Defence (DND) charter flight and observe the associated border processing operations. He will also participate in the audit of the Canada Reception Centre (CRC), providing an opportunity to gain insight into the reception process, interdepartmental coordination, operational readiness, and the procedures in place to support the efficient processing of arriving passengers.” Destination: Ottawa, Ontario Cost lines: other transport $100.01, meals $30.05 | $130.06 |
| Rob Chambers Travel2026-06-02 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The VP will participate in an immersive operational experience from the perspective of a Border Services Officer (BSO) at Pearson Airport. We recommend pairing him with an experienced BSO to shadow throughout the day across various operational areas, including Primary Inspection, Secondary Examination, Immigration, and the counters. Where operationally appropriate, he will also have the opportunity to actively participate in traveller processing activities. The objective is to provide hands-on exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities, operational decision-making, and procedures that are best understood through direct experience.” Destination: Toronto, Ontario Cost lines: airfare $643.06, other transport $63.50, meals $91.75 | $798.31 |
| Rob Chambers Travel2026-05-04 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The purpose of this visit is to provide the Vice-President with a firsthand understanding of frontline operations at MCIA. Through shadowing an experienced Border Services Officer (BSO), the Vice-President will observe and participate in traveller processing activities across key operational areas, including Primary Inspection, Secondary Examination, Immigration, and Counter Operations.” Destination: Ottawa, Ontario Cost lines: other transport $35.38, meals $30.05 | $65.43 |
| Rob Chambers Travel2026-04-02 · Vice President Travellers Branch “Induction ceremony for officer trainees of cohort 25D and detector dog handler teams” Destination: Rigaud, Quebec Cost lines: other transport $193.76 | $193.76 |
| Rob Chambers Travel2026-03-04 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The participation of VP Rob Chambers at the VITAL ARCHER 26 Binational Senior Leader Seminar. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, 4 March at the Joint Interagency Task Force – National Capital Region Complex in Arlington, Virginia, US. This event will provide an opportunity for senior Government of Canada leaders to collaborate with their US counterparts regarding the Bastion Protocol, consequence management, and binational communications.” Destination: Ottawa, Ontorio Cost lines: other transport $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Rob Chambers Travel2026-02-26 · Vice President Travellers Branch “Training provided to the VP Rob Chambers by the Defensive Equipment Management Unit regarding exposure to Duty Firearms” Destination: Rigaud, QC, Canada Cost lines: other transport $195.30, meals $29.60 | $224.90 |
| Rob Chambers Travel2026-02-02 · Vice President Travellers Branch “Rob along with two members from Travellers Branch for a visit of The Air Canada Security Operations Centre. The visit also include a meeting with key group of individuals, including our head of Airport, head of at Systems Operations Control (SOC) center, someone from the international and digital teams as well” Destination: Brampton, Ontario Cost lines: airfare $646.32, other transport $66.32, meals $58.65 | $771.29 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-11-24 to 2025-11-25 · Vice President Travellers Branch “A meeting between CBSA representatives and Air Canada VP Brochu (Air Operations and Development) at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport to present their projects in detail and explore opportunities for mutual collaboration. The visit will also be used to allow the VP Rob Chambers to see the baggage handling system and US preclearance operations.” Destination: Montreal, QC, CAD Cost lines: other transport $327.65, lodging $251.03, meals $107.10 | $685.78 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-11-17 to 2025-11-22 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The VP plans to visit the RABC area and take the opportunity to tour your POE. The objective of the visit is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment, including current trends and challenges related to smuggling and irregular migration in the region. This visit will also allow the VP to engage directly with local staff, observe processes firsthand, and identify opportunities to strengthen operational effectiveness and coordination” Destination: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada; Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Cost lines: airfare $1,379.28, other transport $39.68, lodging $806.65, meals $506.55, other $130.00 | $2,862.16 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-11-04 to 2025-11-06 · Vice President Travellers Branch “This Symposium will benefit a wide range of stakeholders across various States, including relevant national entities such as passport issuing authorities, civil registry offices, border control and law enforcement agencies, aviation security and public health authorities, airport and airline operators, as well as other key stakeholders involved in traveler identity and border management.” Destination: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: other transport $171.13, lodging $389.10, meals $75.00, other $51.50 | $686.73 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-10-06 to 2025-10-10 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The Vice-President of Travellers Branch to conduct an on-the-ground review of all Points of entry (POEs) across Saskatchewan. The itinerary provides a comprehensive opportunity to observe operations meet with frontline staff and gain a first-hand understanding of the realities and challenges at each location.” Destination: Saskatchewan, CAN Cost lines: airfare $818.02, other transport $39.68, lodging $643.05, meals $437.00, other $158.24 | $2,095.99 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-09-29 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The Vice-President visited IRCC processing centre in Etobicoke to learn how IRCC does business, see how they process asylum claims.” Destination: Etobicoke ON, CAN Cost lines: airfare $865.88, other transport $40.00, meals $113.50, other $38.00 | $1,057.38 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-07-18 · Vice President Travellers Branch “Vice President attendance at the CBSA Intern Graduation Ceremony” Destination: Rigaud, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: other transport $193.76 | $193.76 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-06-25 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The Vice-President was invited to Pearson’s Inaugural CX Council meeting.” Destination: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cost lines: airfare $452.33, other transport $64.10, meals $113.50 | $629.93 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-06-20 · Vice President Travellers Branch “The Vice President visits Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. The goal is to gain an overview of operations.” Destination: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: airfare $348.70, other transport $52.76, meals $27.40 | $428.86 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-06-13 · Vice President Travellers Branch “Vice President attendance at the CBSA Intern Graduation Ceremony” Destination: Rigaud, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: other transport $196.86 | $196.86 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-06-03 to 2025-06-06 · Vice President Travellers Branch “Learning Plan to assimilated with his business line” Destination: Rigaud, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: other transport $183.52 | $183.52 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-05-27 to 2025-05-30 · Vice-President Travelers Branch “VP's visit New Brunswick to visit Small remote Ports of Entry or any sites related to Alternative Service Delivery and Telephone Reporting Sites.” Destination: Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA Cost lines: airfare $836.80, other transport $80.91, lodging $653.92, meals $419.80, other $104.00 | $2,095.43 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-05-01 to 2025-05-02 · Vice-President Travelers Branch “The VP did on on site run-through of Southern Ontario region contigency plan. (to support operational activities)” Destination: Niagara Fall, Ontario, Canada Cost lines: airfare $150.44, other transport $91.38, lodging $215.91, meals $160.10 | $617.83 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-04-24 to 2025-04-26 · Vice-President Travelers Branch “VP did a onsite run-through of Pacific region contingency plan (to support operational activities)” Destination: Vancouver, BC, Canada Cost lines: airfare $1,653.76, other transport $27.31, lodging $630.32, meals $261.60, other $72.00 | $2,644.99 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-04-18 · Vice-President Travelers Branch “VP visited Lacolle POE to assesses and review ongoing operationnal activities (to support operational activities)” Destination: Lacolle, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: other transport $339.10, meals $27.40, other $9.20 | $375.70 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-04-10 · Vice-President Travelers Branch “VP visited Lacolle POE to assesses and review ongoing operationnal activities (to support operational activities)” Destination: Lacolle, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: other transport $339.10, meals $85.10, other $9.20 | $433.40 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-01-17 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Cost lines: other transport $35.45 Comment in the record: “The purpose of the visit is to provide the Vice-President with an in-depth understanding of the National Targeting Centre's operations, functions and critical role in supporting border management and national security” | $35.45 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2025-01-10 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Lacolle, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: other transport $336.42, meals $27.00, other $7.80 Comment in the record: “The Honorable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, will tour the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle port of entry and the land preclearance operation at Cannon Corners.” | $371.22 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-12-19 to 2024-12-20 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Cost lines: airfare $1,015.78, other transport $38.72, lodging $148.36, meals $240.93, other $50.00 Comment in the record: “Solicitor General of Ontario, Michael Kerzner made a request through Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) to visit the border in Niagara on December 20, 2024. Solicitor General has expressed interest in observing the border crossing process, gaining an understanding of available interdiction technologies and capabilities. In attendance will also be CBSA VP Travellers Branch, Rob Chambers and Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Chief of Police, Bill Fordy.” | $1,493.79 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-12-18 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada Cost lines: other transport $179.08, other $5.00 Comment in the record: “Regional Director General (RDG), Jag Johnston, will host the Hon. Michael S. Kerzner, Solictor General of Ontario, for a one-hour tour of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) frontline operations of the Lansdowne Port of Entry (POE)” | $184.08 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-12-05 to 2024-12-06 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Emerson, Manitoba, Canada Cost lines: airfare $1,983.20, other transport $19.36, lodging $188.10, meals $185.95, other $50.00 Comment in the record: “The newly appointed Vice-President of the Travellers Branch will be conducting an official visit to the Emerson Port of Entry (POE). The purpose of this visit is to engage directly with front-line staff, gain operational insights, observe day-to-day port activities, and strengthen relationships with local leadership.” | $2,426.61 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-12-04 to 2024-12-05 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Lacolle, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: other transport $315.81, lodging $236.82, meals $111.80, other $33.97 Comment in the record: “Vice-President of Travelers Branch, will visit the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle point of entry part of the migration contingency plan” | $698.40 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-11-24 to 2024-11-25 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Cost lines: airfare $1,161.32, other transport $38.72, lodging $153.96, meals $118.45, other $50.00 Comment in the record: “One-day trip to the SOR region to observe contingency operations. The goal of the visit is to see the Refugee processing capacity as it relates to US contingency planning.” | $1,522.45 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-11-19 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Lacolle, Quebec, Canada Cost lines: other transport $320.66, meals $27.00, other $7.80 Comment in the record: “The VP is planning a one day work trip to Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, QC as part of contingency planning and operational oversight.” | $355.46 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-09-30 to 2024-10-04 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Cost lines: other $77.97 Comment in the record: “Reimbursment for Seat selection cost” | $77.97 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-09-22 to 2024-09-27 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Vancouver, BC Cost lines: airfare $2,448.05, other transport $38.72, lodging $1,135.22, meals $646.25, other $125.00 Comment in the record: “The new Vice President of the Travellers Branch Rob Chambers will visit the region to observe and review on-site operations, finalize facility assessments, and gain a deeper understanding of how local operations are conducted. This visit will support operational alignment with strategic goals and enhance collaboration between regional and central teams.” | $4,393.24 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-09-19 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Ottawa, ON Cost lines: other transport $50.76 Comment in the record: “Senior management team provided an overview of the operations at MCIA operations, followed by a guided tour.” | $50.76 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-08-22 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Toronto, ON Cost lines: airfare $482.42, other transport $59.02, other $17.30 Comment in the record: “The purpose of the trip is to visit the Toronto Pearson Airport facilities with the President and have a meeting with GTAA” | $558.74 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-07-18 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Ottawa, ON Cost lines: other transport $40.26 Comment in the record: “Walk-Around Meet & Greet to meet the employees of the Travellers branch. The first part of this walk-around was to visit our offices in St-Laurent where we find the BOC group of TOGS directorate.” | $40.26 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2024-07-16 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Cornwall, ON Cost lines: other transport $153.67, meals $25.20, other $17.30 Comment in the record: “The Purpose of the trip was to introduce VP Chamber and RDG Johnston to the Northern Ontario Region (NOR) Cornwall Port of Entry (POE) and the Intelligence and Enforcement Operations Division (IEOD). VP Chamber and RDG Johnston will observe day-to-day land border operational activities, as well as experience an “on-road” tour and briefing of enforcement activities in the area.” | $196.17 |
| Chambers, Rob Travel2021-10-09 to 2024-10-10 · Vice-President, Travellers Branch “Travel - Operational” Destination: Washington D.C., USA Cost lines: airfare $1,506.46, other transport $38.72, lodging $180.29, meals $214.02, other $50.00 Comment in the record: “To visit the counterpart at US CBP, visit the Washington airport and Preclearance Consultative Group (PCG) Meeting” | $1,989.49 |