Q-1042 , 45th Parliament, 1st session May 26, 2025, to present

With regard to Janice Charette in her role as Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States since her appointment: (a) what are the total costs incurred by the government to date, in total and broken down by type of expense, including travel, accommodation, per diems, hospitality, and other expenses; (b) what are the details of all accommodation expenses incurred, including for each stay the (i) name of the hotel, (ii) room rate, (iii) location, (iv) total bill; (c) were there any hospitality expenditures incurred, and, if so, what are the details of each, including the (i) date, (ii) event description, (iii) location, (iv) cost, in total and broken down by item, (v) number of attendees; (d) how many employees support the operations of the Chief Trade Negotiator's office; (e) what is the breakdown of those employees by position or classification; (f) what is the total annual cost of salaries for these employees; (g) has the office engaged any external consultants, contractors, or third parties to support its operations, and, if so, what are the details of each contract, including the (i) date, (ii) vendor, (iii) value, (iv) description of services provided, (v) procurement method (competitive or sole-sourced); and (h) what are the total annual costs associated with maintaining the operations of the Chief Trade Negotiator's office?