The rebate does not apply to all items - details are described in the rebate form. The monetary system in Canada is based on Canadian dollars and cents. International currency exchange services are available at the Vancouver International Airport, downtown banks and currency exchange outlets located throughout the city. Most hotels will also offer currency exchange services. It is, therefore, recommended that participants arrange their own personal health and accident insurance.
Some hotels offer theses services, for a fee, if requested in advance.
Please check with the individual hotels. The official language of the Congress is English. Attempts are being made to provide simultaneous translation to french and spanish languages. An official letter of invitation will be forwarded to any participant upon request. However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the Congress.