Final Program


14th Annual Conference • April 8 - 11, 2006 • Montreal, Quebec
Hôtel Delta Centre-Ville

HIV/AIDS : Complexity of a Syndrome, Diversity in Caring

You are cordially invited to join us at the 14th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, taking place April 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th, 2006 at the Delta Centre-Ville in Montréal, Québec.

This year’s theme, HIV/AIDS: Complexity of a Syndrome, Diversity in Caring, highlights nurses’ essential contribution throughout the illness trajectory as well as across the varied contexts and settings in which we work. The conference will be hosting many different speakers eager to share their knowledge.

So mark the dates on your calendar and join us and other HIV/AIDS nurses from across the country (and beyond!) in Montreal for our annual conference. Looking forward to seeing you there!

General Information
Conference Venue

Delta Centre-Ville Hotel, 777 University, Montreal, Quebec Province. Located in the heart of downtown, surrounded by the business and shopping districts, steps away from Old Montreal, let yourself be indulged by one of its comfortable 711 rooms and suites, its excellent service and delicious food. High-speed Internet access in rooms. Health club, including gym, pool and sauna onsite. For more info: www.deltahotels.com

 

How to get there

The Delta Centre-Ville is a stepping-stone away from Central station and the Pierre-Eliott-Trudeau (Dorval) airport shuttle bus stop. Local conference participants can access the hotel by getting off at Métro station Square Victoria (Orange Line).

 

Accommodation

Reserve your room by March 9th, 2006 and take advantage of the special rate of $145.00 per night (taxes not included) negotiated for conference participants. Rooms include single or double accommodation (an additional $20 per person per night for the 3rd and 4th persons sharing a room) and there is no charge for children under 18 years sharing a room with a parent. Reserve early and take advantage of these special rates available from April 7th to 13th to spend a few extra days in our beautiful city, shopping, eating or sightseeing!

Reservation: PLEASE SPECIFY CANAC-ACIIS CONFERENCE when making your reservations:
Telephone: 1-800-268-1133; Fax: 1-888-315-1515.

 

Registration Fees

Includes all conference activities, as well as the pre-conference symposium on April 8th, meals, Reception and Gala Evening.

Conference (including the pre-conference)
Early-bird Rate: (before March 1, 2006)
CANAC Members
$425
Non-CANAC members
$475
Students (fulltime with student card)
$200
Regular Rate: (after March 1, 2006)
CANAC Members
$475
Non-CANAC members
$525
Students (fulltime with student card)
$250

Pre-conference only (April 8, 2006)
Early-bird Rate: (before March 1, 2006)
CANAC Members
$50
Non-CANAC members
$125
Students (fulltime with student card)
$25
Regular Rate: (after March 1, 2006)
CANAC Members
$75
Non-CANAC members
$125
Students (fulltime with student card)
$50

Extra tickets for guests: Cocktail Reception, April 9, 2006: $90 ea. Gala Evening, April 10: $90 each.

 

Languages

This conference is bilingual and you are invited to present in the language of your choice. Simultaneous translation will be provided during conference and plenary sessions.

Abstract sessions will not have this service. However, documentation will be provided in both French and English. The conference program, containing abstract and presentation summaries in both languages, will be provided at registration.

Submissions for abstracts, pre-conference and poster sessions

Deadline : February 1st, 2006.

This is the ideal setting to share new research, projects and ideas in HIV/AIDS nursing! See section:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS.

 

Getting to the Conference

Air Canada is the preferred air carrier of the 14th Annual Conference of CANAC-ACIIS. Flight and
schedule information is available from Air Canada at www.aircanada.com. To receive the special conference rate, a 5% to 15% discount off at the time of booking, please contact the Air Canada directly by phone at 1-800-361-7585 and quote booking account CV060174.

VIA Rail Canada is the preferred rail carrier of the 14th Annual Conference of CANAC-ACIIS. Fare and
schedule information can be obtained at www.viarail.ca. A 35% discount will be given to full adult economy class tickets (minimum fare $15.00) and a 5% discount applies to full adult VIA-1 first class and/or sleeper fare. This special rate is valid for a maximum of two passengers per purchase. Please contact VIA Rail at 1-888-842-7245 to book your ticket and make sure to quote Promo Number 10664.

 

For more information

Please contact us at: canacmontreal2006@yahoo.ca

 

To know more about Montréal

Please go to www.tourisme-montreal.org, the ideal partner in helping you prepare your visit to Montréal.

 

CANAC gratefully acknowledges
the support of our sponsors

PLATINUM


GlaxoSmithKline in partnership
with Shire BioChem

GOLD


Gilead Sciences Canada Inc.


Roche Canada

SILVER


Boehringer Ingelheim


Bristol-Myers-Squibb


Pfizer Canada


BRONZE


Abbott Laboratories




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