| Ross Ermel Travel2026-06-04 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Services “L1 principal brief to National Security Program at Canadian Forces College in Toronto, Ontario.” Destination: Toronto, Canada Cost lines: airfare $1,571.70, other transport $208.30, meals $30.05 | $1,810.05 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2026-05-15 to 2026-05-21 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Services “SPADE 2026 - Keynote speaker for annual event for senior defence and intelligence leaders from NATO HQ agencies in Milan, Italy.” Destination: Milan, Italy Cost lines: airfare $12,634.80, other transport $159.12, lodging $3,763.89, meals $1,189.07 Identical in every published field to record T-2027-P2-00080 except the reference number. Counted once in totals. | $17,746.88 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2026-05-15 to 2026-05-21 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Services “SPADE 2026 - Keynote speaker for annual event for senior defence and intelligence leaders from NATO HQ agencies in Milan, Italy.” Destination: Milan, Italy Cost lines: airfare $12,634.80, other transport $159.12, lodging $3,763.89, meals $1,189.07 | $17,746.88 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2026-05-03 to 2026-05-08 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Services “Combined Digital Leaders' Summit (CDLS) principals meeting in Washington, DC” Destination: Washington, United States Cost lines: airfare $1,208.34, other transport $77.08, lodging $2,769.42, meals $814.69, other $124.80 Identical in every published field to record T-2027-P2-00079 except the reference number. Counted once in totals. | $4,994.33 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2026-05-03 to 2026-05-08 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Services “Combined Digital Leaders' Summit (CDLS) principals meeting in Washington, DC” Destination: Washington, United States Cost lines: airfare $1,208.34, other transport $77.08, lodging $2,769.42, meals $814.69, other $124.80 | $4,994.33 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2026-02-09 to 2026-02-18 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Services “Meetings with AUS counterparts” Destination: Canberra, Australia; Adelaide, Australia Cost lines: airfare $18,041.98, other transport $209.81, lodging $2,553.18, meals $1,460.93 | $22,265.90 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2026-01-26 to 2026-02-07 · Assitant Deputy Minister Digital Services “To meet with secret cloud provider with allied nations (Aus/UK) and a Senior Leadership engagement with NORAD Deputy Commander on current digital projects and initiatives” Destination: Denver, USA; Santa Clara, USA; Orlando, USA Cost lines: airfare $5,418.62, other transport $174.05, lodging $1,564.03, meals $457.61, other $39.81 | $7,654.12 |
| Ross Ermel Hospitality2025-12-01 · Assistant Deputy Minister and Defence Chief Digital Officer Digital Services “Refreshments: Digital Services Board” Location: Ottawa, Canada Vendor: Aramark Attendees: 10 employees, 0 guests | $285.33$29 per attendee |
| Ermel, Ross Hospitality2025-11-16 to 2025-11-20 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Services “Catering, welcome reception and dinner for Combined Digital Leaders Summit principals (CDLS)” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Les Traiteurs Bytown Catering; NDHQ WOs' & Sgts' /C & POs' Mess; Restaurant e18teen Attendees: 10 employees, 60 guests | $20,363.11$291 per attendee |
| Ross Ermel Travel2025-10-26 to 2025-10-29 · Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Services “Participation in NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) Roundtable.” Destination: The Hague, Netherlands Cost lines: airfare $8,479.85, other transport $94.85, lodging $470.24, meals $373.20 | $9,418.14 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2025-09-07 to 2025-09-12 · Assistant Deputy Minister Digital Services “Attendance at DSEI 2025; Engagements with new CDLS(L) Commander BGen Jonathan Bouchard and Charles Forte, UK CIO.Attendance at DSEI 2025; Engagements with new CDLS(L) Commander BGen Jonathan Bouchard and Charles Forte, UK CIOAttendance at DSEI 2025; Engagements with new CDLS(L) Commander BGen Jonathan Bouchard and Charles Forte, UK CIO” Destination: London, UK Cost lines: airfare $12,460.29, other transport $125.85, lodging $4,951.44, meals $729.53, other $15.00 | $18,282.11 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2025-06-15 to 2025-06-22 · ADM(DS) “High-level OTHR engagements; Meetings with CIO counterpart to discuss strategic level partnership between AUS/CAN including Secret Cloud.” Destination: Canberra, Australia Cost lines: airfare $16,513.55, other transport $40.13, lodging $666.65, meals $948.86 | $18,169.19 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2025-05-28 to 2025-05-29 · ADM(DS) “Participation in Chatham House Roundtable Summit - Reducing risks and fostering societal resilience across the digital domain.” Destination: Toronto, Canada Cost lines: airfare $606.00, other transport $66.21, lodging $1,088.80, meals $147.10, other $52.00 | $1,960.11 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2025-05-01 to 2025-05-08 · ADM(DS) “CIO Engagements & CDLS FVEY 25/1 May Summit” Destination: Auckland, New Zealand Cost lines: airfare $13,060.38, other transport $204.21, lodging $1,280.18, meals $920.41, other $17.77 | $15,482.95 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2025-04-08 to 2025-04-10 · ADM(DS) “Speaking engagement on ICAM at DSI's 11th Annual Identity Management Symposium” Destination: Washington, United States of America Cost lines: airfare $1,184.42, other transport $135.71, lodging $1,817.89, meals $268.99 | $3,407.01 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2025-03-19 to 2025-03-21 · ADM(DS) “Participation in PiD; Meeting with US CIO; various strategic key leader engagements” Destination: Washington, United States of America Cost lines: airfare $953.63, other transport $79.64, lodging $1,713.06, meals $225.64 | $2,971.97 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2025-02-22 to 2025-02-28 · ADM(DS) “High-level OTHR engagements” Destination: Canberra, Adelaide & Brisbane, Australia Cost lines: airfare $21,466.61, other transport $77.19, lodging $2,157.79, meals $874.16, other $128.80 | $24,704.55 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2025-01-19 to 2025-01-24 · ADM(DS) “Attendance at Gartner UK IC Summit; Discussions with UK government departments regarding cloud adoption and digital partnership.” Destination: London, UK Cost lines: airfare $6,867.29, other transport $353.99, lodging $2,613.83, meals $1,110.16, other $18.75 | $10,964.02 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2024-12-02 to 2024-12-05 · ADM(DS) “Provide keynote address at NATO Edge 2024 and key leader engagement activities.” Destination: Tampa, Florida, USA Cost lines: airfare $2,435.74, other transport $76.48, lodging $707.43, meals $404.05 | $3,623.70 |
| Ross Ermel Hospitality2024-11-29 · ADM(DS) “OCIO Visit to DND” Location: City of Ottawa Vendor: Aramark Canada Ltd. Attendees: 4 employees, 0 guests | $335.61$84 per attendee |
| Ross Ermel Travel2024-11-11 to 2024-11-22 · ADM(DS) “Key leaderhip engagments in Canberra, AUS related to cloud, bilateral discussions with AUS Dept of Defence CIO on AI and DefenceX. Five Eyes Combined Digital Leadership Summit in Wellington, NZ.” Destination: Canberra, AUS & Wellington, NZ Cost lines: airfare $16,570.88, other transport $191.51, lodging $2,254.87, meals $1,307.37, other $114.98 | $20,439.61 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2024-08-14 to 2024-08-16 · ADM(DS) “Speaking engagement at the at the Senior International Defence Management Course at the Defence Resource Management Institute.” Destination: Monterey, CA Cost lines: airfare $3,065.73, other transport $635.54, lodging $389.56, meals $320.46 | $4,411.29 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2024-06-11 to 2024-06-17 · ADM(DS) “FVEY engagement” Destination: Portsmouth, UK Cost lines: airfare $12,180.19, other transport $127.06, lodging $781.87, meals $826.07 Comment in the record: “taxi, mileage, train/subway” | $13,915.19 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2024-03-23 to 2024-03-29 · Assistant Deputy Minister (Digital Transformation) “Visit to key counterparts in Australia” Destination: Canberra, Australia Cost lines: airfare $15,469.15, other transport $67.79, lodging $1,223.61, meals $691.97, other $17.77 Comment in the record: “Other Transportation: Mileage and taxi fare Other Expenses: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Mr. Ermel had to apply to in order to gain entry into Australia.” | $17,470.29 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2024-02-27 to 2024-02-29 · ADM(DT) “Visit to Colorado Springs NORAD HQ” Destination: Colorado, USA Cost lines: airfare $3,109.70, other transport $99.44, lodging $337.39, meals $272.85 | $3,819.38 |
| Ermel, Ross Hospitality2024-02-26 to 2024-02-06 · Visit from Australian CDO “Refreshments and lunch catered.” Location: Ottawa, Canada Vendor: NIL - Carling Campus Attendees: 8 employees, 2 guests | $452.00$45 per attendee |
| Ross Ermel Travel2023-10-28 to 2023-11-03 · Assistant Deputy Minister - Digital Transformation ADM(DT) “The Five Eyes Alliance” Destination: London, United Kingdom Cost lines: airfare $10,662.78, other transport $229.17, lodging $1,827.67, meals $796.03, other $69.90 | $13,585.55 |
| Ross Ermel Hospitality2023-09-20 · Assistant Deputy Minister -ADM(DT) “Hotel and Refreshments: DTO Town Hall” Location: Ottawa, Canada Vendor: Ottawa Conference and Event Center Attendees: 100 employees, 100 guests | $1,158.25$6 per attendee |
| Ross Ermel Travel2023-08-16 to 2023-08-18 · Assistant Deputy Minister - Digital Transformation ADM(DT) “Speaking at the Senior International Defence Management for the Defence Resource Management Institute” Destination: Monterey, California, United States Cost lines: airfare $2,234.31, other transport $703.85, lodging $422.13, meals $175.42 | $3,535.71 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2023-06-13 to 2023-06-14 · ADM(DT) - Assistant Deputy Minister Digital Transformation “(AWS) Amazon Conference” Destination: Toronto, Ottawa Cost lines: airfare $2,289.10, lodging $621.68, meals $151.80, other $48.00 | $3,110.58 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2023-06-04 to 2023-06-09 · ADM(DT) -Assistant Deputy Minister Digital Transfortmation “(FVEY) Five Eyes Conference” Destination: Halifax, Canada Cost lines: airfare $930.20, other transport $37.94, lodging $1,322.21, meals $463.10 | $2,753.45 |
| Ross Ermel Travel2023-05-15 to 2023-05-18 · Assistant Deputy Minister - Digital Transformation “Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Networking” Destination: Orlando, Florida, USA Cost lines: airfare $1,230.57, other transport $268.10, lodging $1,073.27, meals $205.09 Comment in the record: “Other transportation includes mileage to and from the airport and taxi fare in Orlando” | $2,777.03 |