The health, safety and well-being of all those participating in and attending PDAC Convention is the top priority for hosting a successful event in 2022. The pathway to achieving this is to adhere to all Canadian and local government laws, implement appropriate health and safety measures in consultation with healthcare authorities and experts, and apply best practices as required at the date of the in person event. We understand that these requirements may evolve, and will ensure all attendees are kept informed of any new developments. 

Details regarding our health and safety protocols and policy can be found below and by clicking here.

UPDATED AS OF
5:00 PM ET
MAY 25, 2022

OUR APPROACH TO HEALTH AND SAFETY

The following summarizes the conditions of entry for PDAC 2022; to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC):

These requirements apply to all who enter the MTCC, including participants, staff, suppliers, media, sponsors, and volunteers.

  1. Daily self-screening for COVID-19 symptoms is MANDATORY
  • Participants must self-screen daily, prior to entering the MTCC
  • Review the list of symptoms here
  • If you have any of these symptoms, do not come to the MTCC; isolate and follow local public health quarantining and travel requirements
  1. Face masks are REQUESTED
  • Masks should be well-fitting, covering the nose, mouth and chin
  • Masks should be worn at all times, except when actively eating, drinking or presenting
  • Participants are expected to provide their own face masks
  1. Full vaccination is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
QUESTIONS about COVID-19?
  • Visit our Health & Safety Booth on Level 800 and speak with a nurse
  • For more information and our complete policy click here 

 

COVID-19 TESTING

As of February 9th, Ontario is distributing millions of rapid antigen tests each week through pharmacy and grocery locations across the province.

  • Participating grocery and pharmacy locations will be giving out free COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits for at-home use.
  • Use the Search by Postal Code feature to find free rapid test kids nearby:

PCR or antigen tests can be booked online at one of these locations (fees apply):


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

PDAC is actively monitoring government announcements. These resources outline the most current rules and regulations from the Canadian, Ontario and Toronto governments.

Travel to Canada:
On April 22, the Government of Canada announced additional easing of Canada’s border measures for eligible travellers.  

For current information from the Government of Canada on COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders, visit https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid.

Provincial travel:
For current information from the Province of Ontario on travelling during COVID-19, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/travelling-during-covid-19.

City of Toronto guidelines:

The latest guidance from Toronto Public Health is available in the COVID-19: Reduce Virus Spread Guide.