CRSB’s 2022 Semi-Annual meeting registration is open

It’s time to gather again! Join CRSB in Ottawa for discussion and fellowship on beef sustainability in Canada. Virtual options are available for those who can’t attend.

From CRSB: 

We hope you will join us in Ottawa March 22, 2022 for our first face to face meeting in over two years!

Meeting Information and Agenda

We are really looking forward to seeing one another and connecting to discuss important topics for the growth and progress of the CRSB at our 2022 Semi-Annual Meeting. CRSB’s committees will be meeting during the event, as well as group discussions to gather your feedback on the CRSB’s Business Strategy and more. CRSB meetings are open for all to attend and we welcome participation by observers.

“Recognizing that travelling may not be possible or comfortable for everyone, we are also providing a virtual option for this meeting. A link to join will be provided in advance of the meeting“

 

 

We will be holding the event in collaboration with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual General Meeting, and we invite you to join in, if you are interested. You will notice optional tickets for CCA committee meetings here on this invite – if you are interested in sitting in any of these meetings as an observer, please select a ticket, and you will contacted by CCA in advance of the event with details and availability. CCA meetings will not have a virtual option.

CCA is hosting a VIP reception on the evening of Wednesday, March 23 , including invited MPs, government staff and dignitaries. This will provide an excellent opportunity to connect with policy makers on Canadian beef sustainability, and showcase the diverse membership of the CRSB. We hope you will stay to join this event.

Meetings, banquet and optional CCA events have been separated into various tickets to allow for flexibility. Please purchase or request a ticket to register for all events you plan to attend.

Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the event hotel, The Homewood Suites Ottawa Downtown Hotel a rate of $169.00/nt. This includes a continental breakfast available in the hotel restaurant starting at 6:30 am.

Rates are subject to all applicable provincial taxes, including 13% HST and 4% room tax . Rates are applicable 3 days prior and 3 days following the meeting dates, subject to availability.

To book a room, please click the link below or call the hotel toll free at 1-888-728-3028 and request the CRSB rate. Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or advance deposit. Individual guests will be required to guarantee their reservations for late arrival by use of a major credit card.

Booking Link: https://group.homewood-suites.com/gxnh3r

Group Name: Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Deadline for booking rooms within the CRSB Block: March 1, 2022

Parking

Parking is available at the hotel for a rate of $25 per day.

Covid-19 Information and Policies

PLEASE NOTE: The CRSB is following all local and provincial government regulations and venue policies with respect to Covid-19. We will do our best to keep you informed of changes, as they may arise.

As per the current provincial government regulations for businesses in Ontario, guests attending a meeting or event at the event venue will be required to provide proof of identification and of full vaccinated status against COVID-19 in an effort to keep community transmission minimal. Proof of vaccination applies to International and Interprovincial travellers. Mandatory facial covering is required in all public spaces of the hotel.

Individuals will need to show COVID-19 proof of vaccination with government issued photo ID at the following settings in the Homewood Suites Hotel:

• Meeting and event spaces
• Tulip Restaurant and Bar (excluding take-out and room delivery)
• Fitness Centre and Pool

An individual is considered fully vaccinated if they have received:

• The full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada or any combination of such vaccines, or
• One or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by one dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or
• Three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada; and
• Final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing the proof of being fully vaccinated.
• Exemption: Unvaccinated guests with medical exemptions must provide a doctor’s note

Additional information will be added as the agenda is finalized.For further information or if you have any questions, please contact Andrea White at whitea@cattle.ca or (431.373.5380).