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National Celiac Conference In Toronto

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Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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I just got some information on the Canadian Celiac Association National Conference in 2006. The conference will be held in Toronto at the Renaissance Airport Hotel from May 26-28 2006 (Week-end). This is the info that I have so far:

Celiacs in the City

"Come and celebrate the Toronto Chapter's 25th Anniversary at the Canadian Celaic Association National Conference on May 26-28, 2006. Award winning chef James Piggott of the Renaissance Airport Hotel welcomes the opportunity to create menus of unprecedented flavour in the world of gluten-free dining for everyone to enjoy. Every plate will be a work of art. Don't miss the feast! Hear Canadian and international reseach experts on the latest developments in Celiac Disease research, diagnosis and treatment. Meet exhibitors and sample their new and delicious gluten-free products".

More info can be found here: Open Original Shared Link

or at this # National Office 1-800-363-7296

I am planning on going and I will post more info once I get it :D

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tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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cool! thanks for keeping us informed!

KarenCM Rookie
KarenCM
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I am definitely going as well. I went to the conference this year in Edmonton and was talking to some of the people from Toronto about next year's conference and I can't wait. We will even get to keep the menus fromt he gala dinner.

Karen

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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I am definitely going as well.

Great! I was hoping that some people from the board would be going :)

I went to the conference this year in Edmonton

How was it? I didn't go, but it seems like these conferences are a lot of fun and informative.

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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Oh, Oh, me too! Me too! (Raising hand wildly!!!!! :) )

Jeesh, I sure have a long way to travel for this one, eh? lol! :P

Karen

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KarenCM
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I had a lot of fun at this years conference in Edmonton. There were a lot of informative speakers including Dr. Peter Green who was great. There were a lot of distributors there with product samples, and of course some for sale. I brought an empty suitcase with me so that I could bring home lots of stuff and I did. I got to meet some of the Vancouver Chapter members that I hadn't met before. The food was amazing. It was sponsered by kinnikinnick so that was yummy. They even had a free shuttle from the conference to the retail store of kinnikinnick. I didn't know that they made so many delicious treats. I got there the day before the conference so I got to explore the West Edmonton Mall. It was my first time in Edmonton so it was nice to have the chance to see it.

Karen

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I would LOVE to go... any chance of a place to stay??!!?? :rolleyes:;)

Please keep us updated on more info. as it is made available. Thanks!! :)

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Carriefaith Enthusiast
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Oh, Oh, me too! Me too! (Raising hand wildly!!!!! smile.gif ) Jeesh, I sure have a long way to travel for this one, eh? lol! tongue.gif
yea! :) I hope to see you there! I'm planning on living near the Toronto area by then so I won't have far to go either ;)

KarenCM - it looks like the conference was a lot of fun with lots of yummy treats! I can't wait for the one in Toronto.

I would LOVE to go... any chance of a place to stay??!!?? rolleyes.gif wink.gif

Please keep us updated on more info. as it is made available. Thanks!! smile.gif

That's great :D You should be able to stay at the Renaissance Airport Hotel (where the conference will be), but you may have to book way in advance. Other than that I am not too familiar with the area. I will keep everyone posted once I get new information :)
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mytummyhurts
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Do you think this would be beneficial for an American to go to? I've never been to a conference so I don't know exactly what they talk about, if it is more country specific with products and laws, etc. My husband's family lives near Toronto, so I was thinking I could combine a trip.

KarenCM Rookie
KarenCM
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I personally think it would be great for you to go to a conference in Canada. For example at the one that I just went to there was info about osteoporosis and celiac, diabetes, babies and celiac, proper testing to get done, research being done, tons of great food to eat and buy and great people to meet as well.

Karen

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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I found the program from the Celiac Association National Conference that was in

Edmonton, AB this year. Open Original Shared Link

I am assuming the one in Toronto would be similar, but then again I don't know for sure since I have never been to one of these before. I will post the Toronto program once it comes out. Hope you can come :)

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mytummyhurts
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I would like to go. It gives us another reason to make a trip up there. When I checked out airline tickets that far in advance they are $800 a piece! Ouch! I'll have to research that more.

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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When I checked out airline tickets that far in advance they are $800 a piece! Ouch! I'll have to research that more.
ooo, that is pricy :blink:

I don't know about the US, but plane tickets to Toronto within Canada can be very cheap (depending from where you're flying from) like under $100 if you look in the right places and the right times. I've just heard this from people though, so unfourtunatly I don't know many details. I hope you find a good deal :)

Eliza13 Contributor
Eliza13
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I am also in Toronto and am really excited about attending the conference.

:)

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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I am also in Toronto and am really excited about attending the conference.
Great! Hope to see you :D
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Guest Babbia
Guest Babbia
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Are any of you still planning on attending the conference? Not sure if it's worth going.

Any Torontonians interested in checking out some gluten-free restaurants? Might be fun.

Babbia

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psawyer
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I'll be there.

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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Back when I started this thread I thought that I was going to be living in the Toronto area by now. But plans have changed and I won't be going to the conference :( I can't afford to fly or drive down and stay right now.

Ah well maybe next year.

For those of you who are going, let me know how the conference goes!

lorka150 Collaborator
lorka150
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I'm going! :)

If anyone wants to fly into Buffalo or Hamilton instead, I can supply you with a ride.

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num1habsfan
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I wish they would have one of these National things in Saskatoon or Regina...of course I've never even been able to get to the Chapter meetings...but this National one would be awesome experience. The closest its been to me in the last 3 years was Edmonton, and that itself was 13 hours away!

~lisa~

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francelajoie
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Memorial Day weekend here :(

All my family is coming in from Canada to celebrate.

Hopefully next time.

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lorka150 Collaborator
lorka150
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Just wanted to wish all of you heading to the conference a safe drive/flight.

flagbabyds Collaborator
flagbabyds
Posted

i wishi could go but must work on my chem project all weekend long w/ editing and stuff...

lorka150 Collaborator
lorka150
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dude, i'm feeling you on the chem.

BUT... if you come, i'll help you out! (just help me out, too.)

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