Practical Information for Delegates

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1 41 st SESSION OF THE CODEX COMMITTEE ON FOOD LABELLING May 14-17, 2013 Delta Prince Edward Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Practical Information for Delegates

2 Charlottetown is an excellent example of a vibrant seaside capital city. It has historic charm, pride of place and many festive celebrations. A true sense of history will envelope you as you stroll the streets of Charlottetown - the birthplace of Canada s confederation. As you take a walk in the downtown district of Charlottetown, the history and charm of the city will invigorate you. Charlottetown is home to a network of walking trails and waterside boardwalks, craft and specialty shops, restaurants that feature Island seafood and agricultural products, highly rated golf courses and carriage rides that will take you through the side streets of historic Charlottetown. Getting to Canada Air Canada offers direct flights from Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa and Toronto on a year-round basis. Westjet offers direct service to Toronto on a year-round basis with daily flights from May to October. Delta Air Lines provides seasonal service from three cities in the United States between June and September: Boston, Detroit and New York. Schedules vary by city and are subject to change. For more information about flying to PEI, please visit the Charlottetown airport on the web ( The Charlottetown Airport is about a minute drive from the city s centre. In order to find a taxi, or other means of transportation, please go to the information desk inside the terminal. Taxi rates from the airport to downtown Charlottetown are approximately $12-$17 CDN. Venue Hotel The CCFL will be held at the Delta Prince Edward ( Delta Prince Edward 18 Queen Street C1A 8B9

3 Hotel Accommodations Located in the heart of Old Charlottetown, Delta Prince Edward is the perfect retreat from your day s explorations. It is just steps away from the winding boardwalk and adjacent to the many shops of Peake s Wharf, including the delicious COWS Ice Cream. Rooms have been secured at the Delta Prince Edward for participants of the 41 st Session of the CCFL. Please see list of rates below: Delta $ CDN Premier $ CDN Premier View $ CDN Deluxe $ CDN Deluxe View $ CDN Deluxe Jacuzzi $ CDN Deluxe Jacuzzi View $ CDN Deluxe King Jacuzzi Junior Suite $ CDN Reservations at the Delta Prince Edward can be made using one of the following options: 1. The On-Line Group Booking Tool: or; 2. By Phone: Prince or the Global Reservations Office at *when making your reservation, please reference the following group number: HE0538 To take advantage of these special rates, participants should make their reservation by April 10, Registration Online Pre-Registration We are currently using the online registration program for this session of CCFL. We encourage delegates to register by April 12, 2013 by using this online registration system. Your Codex Contact Point (CCP) has been provided a username and password for the system. Please contact you CCP for assistance in registering online. Alternatively, the names, official titles, and addresses of the representatives or observers designated to attend may be submitted to the Codex Contact Point for Canada: codex_canada@hc-sc.gc.ca

4 Onsite Registration Registration will take place at the Delta Prince Edward as follows: Sunday May 12, 2013 from 14:00-16:00 hrs Tuesday May 14, 2013 from 08:00-12:00 hrs International Visitors to Canada International visitors to Canada must carry a valid passport and, if required, a visa. Visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada ( p) website for a complete listing of countries whose citizens require visas to enter Canada and for on-line application information and forms. All other visitors should contact their Canadian consulate or embassy to learn what documents are required. Contact information for Canadian embassies around the world can be found at the Foreign Affairs Canada and International Trade Canada ( website. To learn more about Canadian customs regulations, visit the Canada Border Services Agency ( website. Embassies & Consulates Canada hosts numerous embassies, consulates and high commissions that provide assistance to foreign travelers. If you need help with documentation (e.g., replacing a lost passport or extending a visa) or dealing with legal, medical or emergency matters, contact your country's diplomatic mission or consular office in Canada. To search a directory of consular offices across Canada by country of origin, visit the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada ( website Participants are advised to inquire at the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate at least 60 days in advance of the meeting to determine whether visas or other documents are required to enter the country. The Canadian Secretariat is not responsible for any travel, visa or accommodation arrangements.

5 Immunizations & Vaccinations No special immunizations or vaccinations are required to visit Canada. For current travel health information visit the Public Health Agency of Canada ( website. Canadian Currency The Canadian currency system uses dollars ($) and cents ( ). Canada has one- and two- dollar coins, often called the "loonie" and the "toonie" respectively, in addition to 1, 5, 10 and 25 coins. Paper money comes in different colours and designs. The most common are $5 bills (blue), $10 bills (purple), $20 bills (green), $50 bills (red) and $100 bills (brown). Sales Taxes & GST The GST, or "goods and services tax," is a 5% federal tax applied to most goods and services provided in Canada. In the province of Prince Edward Island, the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) of 10% is added to almost all purchases and financial transactions. Most hotels and retailers include the PST in their prices; others add it on separately. Tipping Tipping is a common practice in Canada. Tips or service charges are not usually added to restaurant bills in Canada. Some restaurants will also place a mandatory service charge on a bill for large groups. In general, you should reward good service by tipping 15-20% of the total amount. Taxi drivers are usually tipped 15%. Bellhops, doormen, porters and other staff at hotels, airports and railway stations are generally tipped $1-$2 per item carried. Climate & Weather Canada stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, sharing the southern latitude of Rome and reaching all the way north to the Arctic. In Charlottetown, May can be either very cool or warm. It is advised that you bring with you a warm spring/fall overcoat. For current climate and weather conditions in Charlottetown, please visit Environment Canada ( or the Weather

6 Network ( Time Zones Charlottetown is in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone. View the interactive map ( to show the six Canadian time zones as well as current times in all zones. Daylight Saving Time is in effect in Canada from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. During Daylight Saving Time, Charlottetown is three hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC - 3h) Voltage & Electricity Canadian appliances operate on 110 volts (60Hz). A universal adaptor is required for overseas electrical devices. Main wall sockets (or power outlets) and plugs for 110 volts are two parallel flat blades. If those sockets are different from the ones used in your country you will need a socket converter. Emergency Services Travel Health Insurance Before leaving home, review your health plan to see whether your coverage extends to travel outside your home country. If you re not covered, be sure to obtain travel health insurance before visiting Canada. And remember to carry your insurance ID card and emergency numbers with you when you visit. Most Canadian cities have 911 emergency services. In an emergency, you can reach police, fire or ambulance services by dialing 911 on any telephone. If 911 service is unavailable, dial "0" for the operator and ask for police, fire or ambulance service. There is no charge for emergency calls placed from a public pay phone. Canadian Hospitals & Medical Services Canadian hospitals and medical services provide an excellent standard of care. Most hospitals are publicly managed with costs for services set by provincial and hospital authorities. Hospital emergency rooms are open 24 hours for emergency care. Hospital care for non-residents of Canada is charged at a daily rate or calculated based on medical condition and length of stay. Charges vary across the country, but range from $1, $2,000 a day. Most cities also have walk-in clinics where non-emergency treatment or consultation is available without an appointment. Costs vary by clinic and medical attention required.

7 Check local phone books in the yellow pages section under "Clinics, Medical" for a list of walk-in clinics. Questions/Comments For questions on the 41 st Session of the CCFL please contact the Office of the Codex Contact point at: codex_canada@hc-sc.gc.ca More on the City of Charlottetown For more information on Charlottetown visit: Map of Area &spn= , &hnear=Charlottetown,+Queens+County,+Prince+Edward+Island&gl=c a&t=m&z=14