Posts Tagged: events

March 18, 2020

Supporting each other through COVID-19

As we all watch attentively for updates from public health authorities in Canada and around the world regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to inform you of the steps we are taking to support the health and safety of our staff, our members, and our partners. We are trying our best to take the steps necessary to help keep people safe and contribute to global efforts to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Firstly, we have made the decision to close our offices in Ottawa until further notice. We want you to know that all CICan staff, while working from... Read more

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March 16, 2020

Cancellation of 2020 CICan Conference

Given the continuing concerns over COVID-19 and in keeping with the recommendations of public health officials and provincial Ministers to avoid large gatherings and limit non-essential travel, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 CICan Connection Conference and related pre-conference activities that were scheduled to take place in Montreal, May 1st-5th. Our primary concern has been, and will always remain, the health and well-being of our community - CICan members, sponsors, exhibitors and other stakeholders and partners. All registrants will be contacted shortly and will be eligible for a full reimbursement. Thank you and we hope to... Read more

March 11, 2020

CICan response to COVID-19

In response to the rapidly evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, we are reaching out to share some important information, and seek your input. Organizations around the world are assessing how to help prevent the spread of infection and we are no different. While we are continuing our international work and proceeding with the planning of our annual Connection Conference in Montreal, May 3-5, we are closely monitoring the situation to keep our community healthy and safe to the best of our ability. Our conference website has been updated with a page on Health and Safety to keep you all up to... Read more

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