Proactive disclosure

Travel and hospitality expenses :
Ombudsman / Deputy Ombudsman / French Language Services Commissioner

This section provides information related to the travel and hospitality expenses incurred within the Office of the Ombudsman by the Ombudsman, Deputy Ombudsman and the French Language Services Commissioner.

Expenses for each fiscal year quarter will be posted on a timely basis following the end of the quarter. Expense reports for periods prior to April 2016 are available upon request.

Key information related to posted travel and hospitality expenses

  • Travel expenses included in the quarterly summary will include all costs paid for travel completed in the quarter.
  • Travel expenses include costs that were reimbursed by another organization. The reimbursement information is disclosed in the summary.
  • Expenses do not include any HST paid which the Office claims as an HST rebate for 100% of HST paid.
  • Expenses do not include travel locally for day-to-day meetings relating to the business operations (e.g. meeting with Ministry staff to discuss/follow-up on issues/findings).

Ombudsman: Paul Dubé

2025

Previous years

Deputy Ombudsman: Barbara Finlay

2025

Previous years

French Language Services Commissioner: Carl Bouchard

2025

Previous years