General Information

Audio-Visual Equipment

All Lecture rooms will be equipped with the following:

1 screen
1 LCD projector
1 laptop computer (PC) with Powerpoint and Acrobat Reader
1 podium microphone
1 lapel mic (wireless lavalier microphone)
1 laser pointer

Bus and Metro Network

FARES 2006 (effective as of January 1, 2006)
in Canadian Dollars

	$ CAD	$ CAD
Weekly Pass	$18.50	$10.25
Six-ticket strip	$11.50	$6.00
Cash fare (Exact fare only)	$2.50	$1.50
Tourist Card (/day)	$9.00/1	$17.00/3

For further information on transportation in Montréal, please go to their web site at http://www.stcum.qc.ca/

Electrical

If your laptop or other appliance runs on 220V, you need to ensure that it can plug into the North-American type 110V outlets used in the US and Canada. An adapter that allows you to do this is best purchased prior to leaving your country.

Foreign Exchange, Banking and Currency

Travelers' cheques can be cashed at numerous banks, currency exchange locations and stores (with purchases). There are numerous Automatic Teller Machines in downtown Montréal. Banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays in Canada.

Health Insurance

The Canadian Health Insurance Plan does NOT cover visitors. It is recommended that participants arrange their own health and accident insurance. This can be done before leaving home through a local travel agent or medical association.

Internet Café

A computer area has been reserved for all registered conference delegates to access the Internet in order to download selected copies of the conference abstracts or to send and retrieve e-mails. The Café will be open everyday during regular business hours (see conference registration desk hours of operation).

More details to follow in the Final Program.

Liability

The Congress fees DO NOT include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness and theft or property damage. This also applies to any event held during the Congress period. Participants and accompanying persons are advised to arrange for insurance they consider necessary. Neither the Congress Organizing Committee, nor its sponsors nor committee members assume any responsibility for loss, injury or damage to persons or belongings, however caused.

Passports and Visa

U.S. born citizens should carry a passport or a birth certificate plus photo I.D.; naturalized citizens need naturalization certificates with photo I.D.; permanent residents (who are not citizens) need the alien-registration card.

Visitors from countries other than the U.S. must have a valid passport, and a visa may be required. For additional information, please visit the website for Citizenship and Immigration Canada (www.cic.gc.ca) or call 1-819-994-2424.

Taxes

The Goods and Services Tax (at time of production) is a 6% tax that is charged on most goods and services sold or provided in Canada.

Provincial sales tax is currently at 7.5%.

For more information please visit the Canadian government page with details on tax at: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/nonresidents/menu-e.html

Urgent Messages

During the Congress, telephone messages can be directed to the Congress ICT XI Registration Desk. Telephone number will be indicated in Final Program.

Messages will be posted on an electronic bulletin board at the Congress Registration Desk.

Weather and Clothing

Montréal enjoys a temperate climate similar to that of many major American cities including New York and Chicago. In summer months (June to August), the average daytime temperature is 26°C (80°F).

Month	Farenheit		Celcius
July	High	Low	High	Low
	80°F	63°F	27°C	17°C

For more information on the conditions and forecasts for the Montréal weather, please visit the Environment Canada website at weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca

Airport Transportation

Taxi and limousine service is available to downtown Montréal for approximately $35 for taxi service. Frequent shuttle bus service is also available for approximately $13.00 or for children under 12 for $9.25 (All rates as at June 2006 for one way fares).