# Senator David Wells billed taxpayers $120,389 for 17 international trips

> Senator David Wells spent $120,389 on 17 international trips billed to taxpayers.
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## Senate travel costs rise
Canadian senators cost taxpayers $1.85 million for 65 international trips between January 2023 and March 2026.
## Travel spending doubles
Senators' international travel costs increased 88 percent from $391,095 in 2023 to $736,165 in 2025.
## CTF claims senators should not travel
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says unelected senators should not travel outside Canada on taxpayers' money.
## Ataullahjan's travel costs
Ontario Senator Salma Ataullahjan's international trips cost $131,706 for 14 trips between 2023 and 2026.
## Wells' travel costs
Newfoundland and Labrador Senator David Wells spent $120,389 on 17 international trips between 2023 and 2026.
## Other senators' travel costs
Nova Scotia Senator Michael MacDonald took 17 trips costing $85,000, B.C. Senator Margo Greenwood went on 11 trips costing more than $80,000.
## Key takeaway

Senator David Wells was billed $120,389 by taxpayers for 17 international trips between 2023 and 2026.