General Information
Currency and Banking Facilities
Canadian currency is the dollar, which is divided into 100 cents. There are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 1,000 dollar bills. One and two dollar bills have been replaced by coins often referred to as "loonies" (the bird on the $1 coin is a loon and "toonie" $2). The dollar is subject to daily fluctuations and is trading to approx. US$1.18 (as of September 2005). There is a foreign exchange booth at the Montréal – Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and banks can be found throughout the city.
Electricity Supply
The electrical voltage in Canada is 110 volts (60 cycles) which is the same current as in the United States. If you are traveling from Europe or elsewhere, you will need an adapter to use small appliances. Adapters can be found at most department and electrical stores near downtown hotels.
Health Insurance
Visitors are NOT covered by the Canadian Health Insurance Plan. It is therefore recommended that participants arrange their own health and accident coverage. This can be done before leaving home through a local travel agent or medical association.
Liability
The Congress fees DO NOT include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness, and theft or property damage. This also applies to any event held during the Congress period. Participants and accompanying persons are advised to arrange for insurance they consider necessary. Neither the Congress Organizing Committee, nor its sponsors or committee members assume any responsibility for loss, injury or damage to persons or belongings, whatever the cause may be.
Official Languages
The official languages of the Symposium are English and French. Abstracts, papers and presentations may be made in either Canadians official language. Simultaneous interpretation services will be provided in both French and English. The accepted abstracts and papers will be published in the Symposium Proceedings in the language received.
Recommended Dress Code
| Symposium: | Business Casual |
| Banquet: | Business Suit |
