March 4, 2003 Conference for the Access to Information & Privacy and Security Communities

A Learning Symposium for the Access to Information and Privacy and Security Communities will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Congress Centre located at 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa.

The theme of this year's conference is "Building the Learning Capacity of the ATIP and Security Communities: Key Tools for Personal Development" and its purpose is to expose participants to the concepts of personal learning and development, as well as providing members of the two communities an opportunity to network and foster a stronger working relationship in the workplace.

For this year's conference there will be a choice of workshops to be held in the morning and afternoon.  Participants will be required to select and register for the workshops of their choice.  The workshops emphasize strong management skills and promote a personal learning agenda.   Conference attendees are encouraged to pursue further personal development opportunities once they have been exposed to some of the tools available to them.

Conference Agenda

To review the agenda for the conference, please refer to the attached agenda and workshop summaries.

Conference Registration Costs

The registration costs for this year are:

• $200.00 per person if registered by Monday, February 24, 2003, or

• $250.00 per person if registered Tuesday, February 25, 2003 or after.

Conference Registration Process

One Registration Form must be completed for each participant.  The completed form is to be forwarded to Colette Dubois (613) 952-7287 (fax) by Wednesday, February 26, 2003.  Payment Instructions are included on the Registration Form.  Substitutions will be accepted upon notification.  Payments will be required for cancellations made after February 26, 2003.

It should be noted that a certain number of seats are being assigned to each community and a waiting list will be compiled if the number of applicants exceeds the number of seats.  Vacancies will be filled through this waiting list.

The Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Community Awards for Excellence

The Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Community Awards for Excellence will be awarded for the second year.  The awards are intended to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of those members of the ATIP community who provide quality services to Canadians and to the community itself.  The awards will be given in two categories: Excellence in Service and Innovation; and Dedication, Leadership and Community Spirit.

Participants with special requirements, such as sign language, food allergies or mobility restrictions are invited to contact Colette Dubois at (613) 957-2455.

We hope that you and members of the ATIP and Security teams from your institution will be able to attend the conference.

Any questions on the conference may be directed to Laura Simmermon at (613) 948-2937 or Colette Dubois at (613) 957-2455.

Anne Brennan

Director
Information and Security Policy Division
Government Operations Sector