2010 Annual National Conference

The 39th Annual CAMA Conference will be held from May 31 to June 2, 2010 in the City of Toronto, Ontario.  The conference hotel is the Fairmont Royal York.  This year’s theme is “Seizing Opportunities – Action Through Leadership”.

 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

With interest in the current economy being forefront in everyone’s mind, a conference entitled “Seizing Opportunities – Action Through Leadership” is sure to attract attention and generate discussion.  Sessions will focus on Leadership in Municipal Finance, Innovation and Governance and is based around a series of plenary and concurrent sessions by keynote speakers, along with interactive panel sessions.  Celebrate the best in Canadian municipal government with the Workplace Learning Awards and the CAMA Awards of Excellence.  Social activities include the popular CAMA golf tournament at the Royal Woodbine Golf Course, a Casual Night Out at the Hockey Hall of Fame and the President’s Reception and Dinner.    The full Conference program is now available at the following link.

 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Using the links below, delegates can register for the Conference, the Golf Tournament, the Partner’s Program, and purchase additional event tickets.  Have your credit card ready.  For those wishing to pay by cheque, register online then forward your payment to the CAMA National Office.  Please note that registering online is the only way to sign up for this year’s Conference.

The registration fees are $550.00 + GST for members, $650.00 + GST for future members, and $150.00 + GST for retired members.

If you have any questions about the Conference, please contact Ms. Jennifer Goodine, at the CAMA National Office at 1-866-771-2262 or admin@camacam.ca.  If you experience any difficulties with the on-line registration form, please contact CivicInfo BC at 250-383-4898.

 

ACCOMMODATION

The Conference Organizing Committee has made arrangements for room blocks and special conference rates at the conference hotel, the Fairmont Royal York.  The Fairmont Royal York has been a Toronto landmark since it opened in 1929.  Its historic silhouette and distinctive castle-like architecture distinguish Toronto’s skyline.  In the heart of Toronto’s financial and entertainment districts, two blocks from Harbourfront, The Fairmont Royal York gives guests immediate access to all Toronto has to offer.  The world famous CN Tower and SkyDome stadium are just three blocks west.  Union Station, Toronto’s main inter-city, commuter and subway train station is located directly to Toronto’s famed underground PATH network of more than 1,000 shops and services.

Fairmont Royal York
100 Front Street West
Toronto, ON
M5J 1E3
Telephone Number:  416-368-2511
Fax Number:  416-368-9040

Conference Rates are as follows and are also subject to a 3% Destination Marketing Fee, 5% Provincial Hotel Room Tax, and 5% Goods and Services Tax :

  • Fairmont Rooms ($215.00)
  • Fairmont View Rooms ($235.00)
  • Fairmont Deluxe Rooms ($285.00)
  • Suites start from $499.00

Your reservation must be made before April 30, 2010 in order to take advantage of the special rates negotiated for the Conference.  For reservations please call the Reservations Department at 1-800-663-7229, the Global Reservations Centre at 1-800-441-1414, or the dedicated reservation phone line for this event at 1-416-368-2511. When making your reservation, please identify yourself as being with the CAMA group.  Reservations can also be made by using the website at the following link:   https://resweb.passkey.com/go/camaconference