The CFA National Convention will be adhering to all the COVID policies and requirements as outlined by the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

COVID-19 remains a worldwide pandemic and a threat to our local health and safety.

All event attendees (Exhibitors, Speakers, Sponsors and Attendees) acknowledge that in spite of all preventative measures that are put in place by the venue and the event hosts, there is still an inherent risk of exposure to illness that exists in any public place where people are present.

All event attendees (Exhibitors, Speakers, Sponsors and Attendees) voluntarily assume such risk for attendance at any CFA event (e.g. CFA National Convention / Franchise Canada Shows, etc.)

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

All delegates are required to provide proof of vaccination, or a medical exemption signed by a medical professional licensed to practice medicine in Canada, upon their arrival at the event. Failure to do so will result in the delegate not being admitted to the event and no refunds will be issued.

Currently, proof of vaccination requires minimum of two vaccinations (Please note: this requirement may be increased by the Government of Ontario or the City of Ottawa prior to the start of the CFA Convention in April 2022).

MASK REQUIREMENTS

Delegates will be required to wear a mask at all times during the Convention, in accordance with public health guidelines.

A mask should:

• Securely cover the nose and mouth.
• Fit closely to the face without gaps.
• Fit securely to the head with ties or ear loops.
• Maintain their shape after washing and drying.
• Be made of at least two layers of tightly woven material (such as cotton or linen); and
• Be large enough to cover the nose and mouth completely and comfortably without gaping.

SOCIAL DISTANCING
Social distancing will be enforced during all stages of the Convention. This includes additional space between tables during Plenary sessions, reduced seating at tables during panel sessions, Plenary sessions and meals, and additional spacing between seats during concurrent sessions, Power sessions and roundtables.

Coloured wrist bands will be given out at registration for guests to wear during the event based on their comfort levels.

• Red – No Contact – 6’ Apart
• Yellow – Elbows Only – Still Being Cautious
• Green – Hi-Fives & Handshakes with Hand washing

SANITIZING STATIONS
Sanitization stations will be available throughout the Convention space. Lysol wipes and hand sanitizer will be available at the registration desk and in the Marketplace for delegates and exhibitors to use.

We will continue to monitor changes to local and provincial public health policies and guidelines and will update delegates should significant changes arise.  That the capacity and event itself is subject to change based on government protocols and/or restrictions.