CIFAR is committed to providing our events in a manner that is safe and compliant with all applicable public health regulations. Please carefully review our COVID Policy carefully. All participants will be asked to sign a participant agreement during the registration process.
In order to protect our guests as well as our teams, Germain Hotels have implemented very strict hygiene and safety measures.
Current regulations include.
If required for return to your home country, participants can obtain a COVID-19 test at:
1. Switch Health at Union Station (across the road from the hotel) Rapid Antigen test within 1 hour, Standard PCR test same or next day by 11:59pm - Strongly recommend an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome, subject to availablity. Click here to book.
2. City Life Pharmacy & Compounding Centre 35 Lower Simcoe St. Toronto Phone: 416-214-2489
3 - Pearson Airport offers testing for departing passengers Results can take 60 minutes - 48 hours depending on the test type.
Virtual testing options:
Option 1. https://acculab.ca/ (Your rapid antigen test kit must be on this list to use this service)
Option 2. https://www.audaciapass.
Option 3. https://rapidtestcanada.ca/
NOTE: CIFAR will provide the BTNX rapid antigen test for anyone choosing to test using a virtual proctor. The BTNX test is listed as the “Rapid Response Antigen Nasal Test” on the acculab website.
4. Many Airlines will offer testing options when booking a flight.
Attendees at our in-person events must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
International visitors to Canada must be fully vaccinated and must enter details in the ArriveCAN app. Read more about entry requirements here.
If you have any questions related to the meeting logistics please contact:
Jacqui Sullivan (she/her/hers)
Director, Meeting & Events / Direction, Réunions et Événements
E: jacqui.sullivan@cifar.ca T: 416-971-4145 C: 647-283-1035
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