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Canadian Raptor Conservancy launches petition for National Bird of Canada. Click here to participate. |
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Harmonized Sales Tax in Ontario Information can be found at: http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/english __________________________ There is much information available through the Public Health Agency of Canada website on dealing with pandemic influenza. |
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Upcoming Industry Conventions |
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February 18 - 20, 2010 - Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, Toronto, ON
March 13, 2010 - Saskatchewan Association of Agricultural Societies and Exhibitions, Moose Jaw, SK
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C.A.F.E. Members - It's time to update your Industry Directory listing.
Click here to go to the Directory log-in page to make any changes necessary. Can't remember your login information? Contact the C.A.F.E. office and we'll be happy to help. Not a member? Click here for membership information.
Click on the postcard below to download the Advertising Rate Card for the 2010 Directory.
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Pandemic - Business Planning
If your organization is serious about business continuity, it must have a specific plan to deal with the problems a pandemic can cause.
C.A.F.E. has been an active participant with the Federal Private Sector Working Group on Pandemic Influenza Planning. The following web sites provide concise and straight forward information and news about the potential dangers of pandemic flu, also known as avian flu or swine flu, and what you must do now to inform and protect yourself, your family or business:
Download the Pandemic Tool Kit from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Also try The Public Health Agency of Canada
C.A.F.E. Resources: Pandemic FAQs Pandemic Planning Tool Kit
Pandemic - Business Planning
If your organization is serious about business continuity, it must have a specific plan to deal with the problems a pandemic can cause.
C.A.F.E. has been an active participant with the Federal Private Sector Working Group on Pandemic Influenza Planning. The following web sites provide concise and straight forward information and news about the potential dangers of pandemic flu, also known as avian flu or swine flu, and what you must do now to inform and protect yourself, your family or business:
Download the Pandemic Tool Kit from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Also try The Public Health Agency of Canada
C.A.F.E. Resources: Pandemic FAQs Pandemic Planning Tool Kit
If your organization is serious about business continuity, it must have a specific plan to deal with the problems a pandemic can cause.
C.A.F.E. has been an active participant with the Federal Private Sector Working Group on Pandemic Influenza Planning. The following web sites provide concise and straight forward information and news about the potential dangers of pandemic flu, also known as avian flu or swine flu, and what you must do now to inform and protect yourself, your family or business:
Download the Pandemic Tool Kit from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Also try The Public Health Agency of Canada
C.A.F.E. Resources: Pandemic FAQs Pandemic Planning Tool Kit
If your organization is serious about business continuity, it must have a specific plan to deal with the problems a pandemic can cause.
C.A.F.E. has been an active participant with the Federal Private Sector Working Group on Pandemic Influenza Planning. The following web sites provide concise and straight forward information and news about the potential dangers of pandemic flu, also known as avian flu or swine flu, and what you must do now to inform and protect yourself, your family or business:
Download the Pandemic Tool Kit from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Also try The Public Health Agency of Canada
C.A.F.E. Resources: Pandemic FAQs Pandemic Planning Tool Kit
Public Health Agency of Canada has released the
“Your H1N1 Preparedness Guide”
The Guide includes information about how to develop a pandemic plan (with a check list), symptoms and those at risk of developing complications, how to prevent the virus (protect and prevent), how to take care of someone who is sick with the virus, as well as additional resources for more information.
There are several ways you can obtain a copy of the Guide.
Order through 1-800 O-Canada or Service Canada;
Pick up at any Canada Post office;
Download and/or print from the fightflu.ca website at: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/guide/pdf/h1n1.guide-eng.pdf
In French: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/guide/pdf/h1n1.guide-fra.pdf
If you would like to distribute bulk copies within your organization, please call 1-800 O-Canada.
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Handwashing/sanitizing Signage now available!
The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions has developed signage that you can place on your fair grounds to inform and educate your consumers. Click here to download your order form.
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The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.) is a non-profit organization whose principle role is to provide leadership in the growth and development of the Canadian fair and exhibition industry.
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The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.) is a non-profit organization whose principle role is to provide leadership in the growth and development of the Canadian fair and exhibition industry.
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| 2010 Convention |
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Registration forms are now available for download for the 84th Annual Convention in Calgary, November 17 - 20, 2010. The online forms will be available shortly. Click here for more information about the convention. Convention Hotel info: Hyatt Regency, (403) 717-1234 __________ We would like to thank our 2009 Convention Hosts - the Prince Edward Island Association of Exhibitions - for all their help in making this year's convention a huge success. Many thanks to all the volunteers, the speakers, the exhibitors and performers, the auction item donors (and buyers!) and all the delegates. It was a grand time.
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| Important Deadlines |
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Really Early Bird Registration for the ConventionSave big $$ on your convention registration. You must register and pay before May 31, 2010. Register now! The next Fair News goes out the middle of March, 2010!We would love to include your articles and/or pictures of your fairs. Times are tough - advertising with C.A.F.E. is a cost-effective way to get your name out there. Click here for the 2010 rate card. Deadline for all articles, photos, ad copy - March 4, 2010. Contact Kim at kim.chadsey@canadian-fairs.ca |
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The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibition is a registered Canadian charity. Our Canada Revenue Number is: 11882 9365 RR 0001Your donations will go to our Education Programming, allowing us to create opportunities for you, our members, to develop the tools you need for success. Your support is much appreciated. As a registered charity, we will issue a tax receipt for all donations over $10.00 To make a donation, contact our office at 1-800-663-1714 or click on the logo below:
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