CCCWC Ministries is implementing the following measures to ensure a safe conference experience:

• Health and safety measures will be in place as issued and/or recommended by federal, provincial and local health authorities, including the conference venue, Public Health Agency of Canada.

• The CCCWC follows Health Canada's guidelines for vaccination and mask wearing requirements.  

• Physical Distancing: All session and breakout room seating will follow local distancing guidance at the time of the conference. 

• Handouts: In order to minimize touchpoints, session materials may also be available electronically. Attendees are encouraged to download handouts via the website or QR codes provided.

• Food & Beverage: Where possible, we will favor serviced buffets.

• Cleaning & Hygiene: High-touch areas will be regularly cleaned and sanitized. Hand sanitizer stations will be positioned at key locations throughout the event.

• Social Functions: When available, all gatherings will follow the current regulatory guidelines and event policies.

• COVID/HCV Protocol Communication: Health and safety guidelines will be communicated on the CCCWC website, in pre-event messaging, and on-site event signage if escalated protocols are in place from health authorities.

Please be aware that the safety protocols may change as the situation evolves.

Conference Participant Expectations:

• Adhere to all international, federal, provincial and local health authority guidelines while traveling to and at the conference;

• Do not participate if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms or have recently been exposed to anyone who tested positive for COVID-19 or variants;

• Wear masks at all conference events when guidance is in effect;

• Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds and/or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer;

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands;

• Engage in additional responsible health and safety practices, traveling to and at the conference;

• Act in the best interests of your own well-being, and that of your fellow conference participants; and

• When guidance is effect, avoid crowded social gatherings, receptions, venues or other indoor activities that do not implement social distancing or other recommended hygiene practices.

Warning Related to COVID-19/HCV Infection

• CCCWC Ministries (64th CCCWC) has taken and will continue to take reasonable precautions to prevent against the presence and spread of COVID-19 and other highly contagious viruses at its conferences but cannot and does not guarantee against exposure; and therefore, in choosing to attend the conference, you acknowledge that you are assuming a risk that you may be exposing yourself to COVID-19 and other highly-contagious viruses and its potential health risks.

Acceptance (Assumption) of Risk

I have read and understand the above warning concerning COVID-19/HCVs. I acknowledge that in connection with attending the 64th CCCWC in-person program, I have determined that attendance is of value to me and I therefore accept the risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and other highly contagious viruses in order to attend in person. I agree that I am personally responsible for complying with the announced measures to prevent the presence and spread of the disease and for my safety and actions while attending the program.