NEW: JOIN CLA’s ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES
Wednesday 30 May
“CLA ON THE HILL” – ADVOCACY AFTERNOON, PARLIAMENT HILL
One of CLA’s key roles is as an advocate for libraries and library issues with the federal government. Take advantage of your trip to Ottawa to support these activities and to put advocacy into practice!
This is your chance to meet with Members of Parliament (MPs), Senators and key political staff to talk about the issues that are critical for the Canadian library community.
Activities “on the Hill” will include:
- Group meetings with MPs, Senators, and staff
- Photo opportunities
- Members’ Gallery passes for all delegates to attend Question Period in the House of Commons
- Press conference in the Charles Lynch Room (Centre Block), led by key spokespersons
CLA ADVOCACY BOOTCAMP
This session will give practical tips on how to maximize your advocacy efforts for the Advocacy Afternoon activities, including:
- Briefing on the current political landscape
- How to get your message across by understanding effective conversations with MPs, the elevator pitch and what tactics are not successful
- You and the MP: Meeting Tips
See full details in the program on Wednesday 30 May.
Program and Registration
Register Online
Manual Registration Form 
Members sending more than 1 delegate, under the institutional member number must print and submit to CLA, by fax or email, the PDF registration form above.
Please review the instructions under CLA INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER BONUSES to determine entitlement.
Conference Information
Conference Program
Transportation
Travel discounts have been offered by
VIA Rail and Porter Airlines for the following time periods
- VIA Rail, for travel between May 27 and June 5, 2012.
- Porter Airlines, for travel between - May 29 to June 3, 2012
More information >>
AccomModation
Room blocks have been reserved at preferred rates with the hotels below for the CLA 2012 National Conference and Trade Show. To obtain these rates you must book by dates indicated for each property.
- Westin Ottawa, book by April 29, 2012
- Novotel, book by April 30, 2012.
- Les Suites, book by April 24, 2012
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exhibitor information
Welcome to Canada's National Trade Show for the Library Community!
The trade show hours of operation are as follows:
- Wednesday, May 30
Grand Opening & Reception
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Thursday, May 31
Open Hours
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
- Friday, June 1
Open Hours
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
*There are 6 hours of unopposed trade shows hours at CLA 2012 in Ottawa.
This is your opportunity to develop new customers and reconnect with existing clients in the library community.
The trade show is over 70% sold. Take advantage of the savings for exhibitors who register by February 10, 2012.
Interactive Floor Plan
More Information >>
Please contact Judy Green at jgreen@cla.ca or 613-232-9625 x322
Sponsorship
CLA has several sponsorship opportunities to help your organization raise awareness, increase brand visibility, attract new business, drive sales and continue to build relationships in the Canadian Library Community.
Click here to learn more.
Sponsorship Form
Accomodation
Westin Ottawa
RESERVATIONS PROCESS & BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS
A dedicated booking website has been created for our event. Guests are able to make, modify and cancel hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel. To obtain the special rate bookings must be made by April 29, 2012.
Please click the following link:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1111243852&key=53A29
Novotel
RESERVATIONS PROCESS & BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS
A dedicated booking website has been created for our event. Guests are able to make, modify and cancel hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel. To obtain the special rate bookings must be made by April 30, 2012.
Please click the following link:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=5522433
Les Suites
RESERVATIONS PROCESS & BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS
A dedicated booking website has been created for our event. Guests are able to make, modify and cancel hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel. To obtain the special rate bookings must be made by April 24, 2012.
Please click the following link:
Link: http://www.secure-res.com/res/vn4/cglogin.aspx?hotelid=1833&rlog=1294&wtpid=1&culture=1&culturename=en-US
Password: CLA2012
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Transportation
Porter Airlines
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Porter Airlines offers a 20% discount on all fare classes for attendees travelling to Ottawa for the CLA 2012 National Conference and Tradeshow. Porter provides free in-flight snacks and beverages, including beer and wine.
Please book online at www.flyporter.com or call 1-888-619-8622
using the promo code CLA12.
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The 20% discount applies to the best available published fares at the time of booking.
The discounted fares are available for travel between May 27 and June 5, 2012.
Porter. Flying refined.
VIA Rail
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VIA Rail offers 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Business, Sleeper, or Sleeper Touring class.
("Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied.")
VALID: May 29 to June 3, 2012
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TERRITORY:
From all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa, Ontario and return.
RESTRICTIONS:
Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking.
One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge.
For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only.
EXCEPTION:
Discount does not apply in Economy - special fare or Business - supersaver fare.
IDENTIFICATION:
Participants must reference the event’s VIA confirmation number: 12277.
INFORMATION:
Online booking tips: You have to log in to your profile, or create one prior to booking. On the Passenger information screen, select "Convention fare" from the “Discount Type” drop-down menu, and enter the discount code for your convention or event in the “Discount code” field. This code has been given to you by the conference organizer. The conference fare will be shown on the next page.
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