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'''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Septembre 2025|Lire la version en français ici]]'''[[File:NMC News Banner ENG .png|alt=Hand holding a smartphone displaying a email notification with an envelope icon on a blue background. / Main tenant un smartphone affichant une notification de courriel avec une icône d’enveloppe sur un fond bleu..|center|frameless|1140x1140px]]<h2><span style="color:#BF3341;">In this edition</span></h2>'''NMC Insight'''
 
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*[[#We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)|We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)]]
 
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'''Events and Celebrations'''
 
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*[[#From Consultation to Action: Positioning Public Engagement Ahead of the Budget|From Consultation to Action: Positioning Public Engagement Ahead of the Budget]]
 
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*[[#Empowering Managers to Overcome Imposter Syndrome|Empowering Managers to Overcome Imposter Syndrome]]
 
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*[[#NMC Top 3 Things Managers Should Know about Change Leadership|NMC Top 3 Things Managers Should Know about Change Leadership]]
 
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*[[#Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes|Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes]]
 
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*[[#AccelerateGOV 2025 returns this December. Register now!|AccelerateGOV 2025 returns this December. Register now!]]
 
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'''Spotlight on Resources'''
 
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*[[#Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies|Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies]]
 
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*[[#The Role of Managers Throughout the Procurement Process|The Role of Managers Throughout the Procurement Process]]
 
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*[[#Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)|Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)]]
 
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[[#Atlantic|'''Atlantic''']]
 
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*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in St-John’s|Managers’ Connect Event in St-John’s]]
 
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===We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)===
 
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Ready to lead, connect, and innovate across the Public Service? The NMC is seeking a passionate Regional Lead for the Atlantic Region to join our vibrant cross-Canada team!
 
  
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'''What’s in it for you?'''  
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[[Infrastructure et communauté basées sur les Données: Libérer le potentiel et inspirer l'action|'''<big><u>Français</u></big>''']]
  
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==About==
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The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, and Statistics Canada are proud to present the Government of Canada Housing and Infrastructure Data and Research Conference. Join us for two full days, from 8:50AM EST to 4PM EST on Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13 for this free, bilingual event. For those attending in-person, the event will take place at Statistics Canada’s R.H Coats building, in the Simon Goldberg Conference Room. 
  
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This dynamic two-day conference on data and analysis brings together policymakers, data experts, and practitioners from all levels of government, the private sector, and academia. This event explores the evolving role of data and research in shaping housing and infrastructure policy in Canada. Through thought-provoking keynote addresses and interactive panel discussions, the conference will showcase innovative data practices and tools, highlight innovative data practices, and identify emerging data needs to support evidence-based decision-making. 
  
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* Be part of a supportive, inclusive community
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If you have any additional questions, or for more information, please contact gchidr-conference-gcdrli.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.
  
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==Conference Agenda ==
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!9:00AM - 9:10AM:
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!Opening Remarks
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|André Loranger, Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada
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!9:10 AM - 9:30AM: Keynote
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|Mathieu Laberge, Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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!9:30AM - 10:30 AM: Realizing the vision: Supporting decision making through data sharing and modernization
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|Josée Bégin, Assistant Chief Statistician, Statistics Canada
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|Kevin Hughes, Deputy Chief Economist, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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!10:30AM - 11:00AM: Trade show and networking Break
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!11:00AM - 12:00 PM: Meeting the moment: Housing system data to meet housing needs
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|Jim Dunn, Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, McMaster University
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|David Wachsmuth, Professor, McGill University
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|Tim Richter, President and CEO, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
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!12:00 - 12:45PM: LUNCH BREAK
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!12:45PM - 1:45 PM: Measuring the production of Housing
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|David Wachsmuth, Professor, McGill University
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|Aled ab lorwerth, Deputy Chief Economist, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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|Tony Bonen, Executive Director of Economic Research, Conference Board of Canada
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|Kevin Lee, CEO, Canadian Homebuilder Association
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!1:45PM - ?: Trade show and networking Break
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!2:35PM - 3:45PM: Innovation and Housing Data: Promises, Practices, and Possibilites
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|Jens von Bergmann, Housing Economics and Insights Scholar in Residence, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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|Saeid Molladavoudi, Director, Centre for AI Research and Excellence, Statistics Canada
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|Brian Peterson, Senior Policy Advisor, Bank of Canada
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|Majid Komeili, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, Director of the Intelligent Machines Lab, Carleton University
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|Eric Rancourt, Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada
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|Mathieu Laberge, Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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!9:00AM - 9:10AM: Opening Remarks
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|Jennifer Withington, Assistant Chief Statistician, Statistics Canada
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!9:10 AM - 9:30AM: Keynote Speaker
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!9:30AM - 10:30AM: Infrastructure for Economically Resilient Communities
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|Mary Rowe, CEO, Canadian Urban Institute
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|John McNally, Head of Research, Canada Instrastructure Bank
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|Andrew Ghattas, Director, Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence Policy and Economics Branch, Land and Minerals Sector,
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Natural Resources Canada
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|Polina Hristeva, Director, Data and Digital Solutions, National Supply Chain Office, Transport Canada
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!11:00AM - 12:00PM: Infrastructure for Environmentally Resilient Communities
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|Dr. Ursula Eicker, Concordia University
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!1:00PM - 2:00PM: Presentation on Housing, Infrastructure and Community Modernization
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|Kate Burnett-Isaacs, Acting Chief Data Officer, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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|Howard Ramos, Professor, Western University
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|Scott Butler, Executive Director, Good Roads Association
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==FAQ==
  
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There is no cost to attend the event.
  
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For more information or to send your resume and cover letter, contact: [Mailto:annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca]  
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Simultaneous interpretation between English and French will be available for all sessions, this includes all opening and closing remarks, presentations, keynotes, and panels. Participants are encouraged to speak in the official language of their choice.
  
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===From Consultation to Action: Positioning Public Engagement Ahead of the Budget===
 
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The Public Engagement Community of Practice (PE CoP) is hosting a timely discussion for federal managers on designing engagement that informs real policy choices ahead of the fall budget on '''September 17, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm (ET)'''. Speakers include:
 
  
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There will be 100 seats available for in-person attendees and 1000 for online. Due to the space restrictions, in-person attendance is limited and cannot be mass forwarded. Invitations can be delegated but not forwarded.  
  
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'''·   Jean Cardinal''', Director, Open Government (TBS), on digital participation that converts input into actionable insights.
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Yes. Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided during break times throughout the conference.
  
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Virtual participants may access it by selecting the language channel for their preferred language before they join or at any time during the conference.
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Each participant can select their own preferred caption language for translations. The preferred caption language can be chosen by selecting the '''“show closed captions” button''' [[File:Image closes captions.png|frameless]] at the bottom left of the screen once in the meeting. Then, simply select Caption language and choose the desired language.
  
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The conference will be held at Statistics Canada in the Simon Goldberg Conference Room, R.H. Coats Building, 100 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, Ottawa.  
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===Empowering Managers to Overcome Imposter Syndrome===
 
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Statistics Canada is an approximately 5-minute walk from OC Transpo's Tunney's Pasture station, which is served by many bus routes on the rapid transit network and by train on the OC Transpo Line 1 (Confederation Line). For more information, you may consult the OC Transpo website.
  
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Visitors are permitted to park in areas designated by a sign that reads "Parking for Tunney's Pasture employees and visitors."
  
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====How do I pay for visitor parking at Tunney's Pasture?====
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Visitor parking is managed by Reef Parking and available throughout the Tunney's Pasture Complex. You can pay using payment kiosks near parking spots, or you can use the PayByPhone app on your personal phone. PayByPhone is available on the Blackberry App World, Google Play, and [[/apps.apple.com/us/app/paybyphone/id448474183|the iOS App Store]]. Instructions for all platforms can be found on [[/support.paybyphone.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001018069-Parking-Step-by-Step-Guide-All-Platforms|PayByPhone's website]].
  
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Please consult the City of Ottawa parking website or Parkopedia for information on additional parking nearby. Since parking spaces in the area are limited, the use of public transit or carpooling is recommended.
  
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====What do I do when I arrive?====
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Upon arrival, please enter through the main entrance to the R.H Coats Building at 100 Tunney's Pasture Driveway. You will be greeted at the entrance and escorted down to the Simon Goldberg Conference Room. 
  
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[[File:NMC Banner ENG. National Series Top 3 .jpg|left|frameless|260x260px]]Change is constant and how you lead through it matters more than ever. As a manager, your leadership can either ease the transition or amplify resistance. Understanding how to support diverse reactions to change is key to fostering trust, engagement, and resilience in your team.
 
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===Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies===
 
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The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has updated the Government of Canada (GC) [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/investment-management-communities/materiel-management-community-competencies.html Materiel Management Community Competencies], which is an update to the 2021 Materiel Management Competencies.  
 
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[[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]]Join fellow managers for an inspiring day of learning and connection on the theme ''Communication and Influence: Leading Change with Insight and Integrity''. Together, we’ll explore how to lead with clarity, compassion, and strategic intent in times of change.
 
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About

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, and Statistics Canada are proud to present the Government of Canada Housing and Infrastructure Data and Research Conference. Join us for two full days, from 8:50AM EST to 4PM EST on Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13 for this free, bilingual event. For those attending in-person, the event will take place at Statistics Canada’s R.H Coats building, in the Simon Goldberg Conference Room.

This dynamic two-day conference on data and analysis brings together policymakers, data experts, and practitioners from all levels of government, the private sector, and academia. This event explores the evolving role of data and research in shaping housing and infrastructure policy in Canada. Through thought-provoking keynote addresses and interactive panel discussions, the conference will showcase innovative data practices and tools, highlight innovative data practices, and identify emerging data needs to support evidence-based decision-making.

If you have any additional questions, or for more information, please contact gchidr-conference-gcdrli.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

Conference Agenda

Day1: November 12, 2025
9:00AM - 9:10AM: Opening Remarks
Speaker André Loranger, Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada
9:10 AM - 9:30AM: Keynote
Speaker Mathieu Laberge, Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Session: 9:30AM - 10:30 AM: Realizing the vision: Supporting decision making through data sharing and modernization
Facilitator:
Panelists: Josée Bégin, Assistant Chief Statistician, Statistics Canada
Kevin Hughes, Deputy Chief Economist, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
10:30AM - 11:00AM: Trade show and networking Break
Session: 11:00AM - 12:00 PM: Meeting the moment: Housing system data to meet housing needs
Facilitator:
Panelists: Jim Dunn, Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, McMaster University
David Wachsmuth, Professor, McGill University
Tim Richter, President and CEO, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
12:00 - 12:45PM: LUNCH BREAK
Session: 12:45PM - 1:45 PM: Measuring the production of Housing
Facilitator: David Wachsmuth, Professor, McGill University
Panelists: Aled ab lorwerth, Deputy Chief Economist, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Tony Bonen, Executive Director of Economic Research, Conference Board of Canada
Kevin Lee, CEO, Canadian Homebuilder Association
1:45PM - ?: Trade show and networking Break
2:35PM - 3:45PM: Innovation and Housing Data: Promises, Practices, and Possibilites
Facilitator: Jens von Bergmann, Housing Economics and Insights Scholar in Residence, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Panelists: Saeid Molladavoudi, Director, Centre for AI Research and Excellence, Statistics Canada
Brian Peterson, Senior Policy Advisor, Bank of Canada
Majid Komeili, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, Director of the Intelligent Machines Lab, Carleton University
3:45PM - 4:00PM: Closing Remarks
Eric Rancourt, Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada
Mathieu Laberge, Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation


Day 2: November 13, 2025
9:00AM - 9:10AM: Opening Remarks
Jennifer Withington, Assistant Chief Statistician, Statistics Canada
9:10 AM - 9:30AM: Keynote Speaker
Session: 9:30AM - 10:30AM: Infrastructure for Economically Resilient Communities
Facilitator: Mary Rowe, CEO, Canadian Urban Institute
Panelists: John McNally, Head of Research, Canada Instrastructure Bank
Andrew Ghattas, Director, Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence Policy and Economics Branch, Land and Minerals Sector,

Natural Resources Canada

Polina Hristeva, Director, Data and Digital Solutions, National Supply Chain Office, Transport Canada
10:30AM - 11:00AM: Trade show and networking Break
Session: 11:00AM - 12:00PM: Infrastructure for Environmentally Resilient Communities
Facilitator: Dr. Ursula Eicker, Concordia University
Panelists:
BREAK 12:00 - 12:40PM: LUNCH
12:40PM - 1:00PM: Keynote
Speaker
Session: 1:00PM - 2:00PM: Presentation on Housing, Infrastructure and Community Modernization
Facilitator: Kate Burnett-Isaacs, Acting Chief Data Officer, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Panelists: Howard Ramos, Professor, Western University
2:00PM - 2:30PM: Trade show and networking Break
Session: 2:30PM - 3:30PM: Municipalities, Provinces and Territories: Forward-Looking Infrastructure Data
Facilitator:
Panelists: Scott Butler, Executive Director, Good Roads Association
3:30PM - 4:00PM: Closing Remarks

FAQ

Is there a cost to attend the event?

There is no cost to attend the event.

Is the event bilingual (English and French)?

Simultaneous interpretation between English and French will be available for all sessions, this includes all opening and closing remarks, presentations, keynotes, and panels. Participants are encouraged to speak in the official language of their choice.

How many spots are available for in-person and can I forward it to my colleagues?

There will be 100 seats available for in-person attendees and 1000 for online. Due to the space restrictions, in-person attendance is limited and cannot be mass forwarded. Invitations can be delegated but not forwarded.

Will food and beverages be provided?

Yes. Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided during break times throughout the conference.

How do I access simultaneous interpretation?

Virtual participants may access it by selecting the language channel for their preferred language before they join or at any time during the conference.

1 Before you join (or during the conference), click Interpretation. Image button.png
2 Select your preferred interpretation language or Original audio (floor), if you want to hear the audio without interpretation.
3 Click Join meeting.

If the original audio is in the same language as your preferred interpretation language and the interpreter stops speaking, after a few seconds, you hear the original audio.

How do I access real-time translation?

Each participant can select their own preferred caption language for translations. The preferred caption language can be chosen by selecting the “show closed captions” button Image closes captions.png at the bottom left of the screen once in the meeting. Then, simply select Caption language and choose the desired language.

How do I get to the conference venue?

The conference will be held at Statistics Canada in the Simon Goldberg Conference Room, R.H. Coats Building, 100 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, Ottawa.

Statistics Canada is an approximately 5-minute walk from OC Transpo's Tunney's Pasture station, which is served by many bus routes on the rapid transit network and by train on the OC Transpo Line 1 (Confederation Line). For more information, you may consult the OC Transpo website.

Is parking available?

Visitors are permitted to park in areas designated by a sign that reads "Parking for Tunney's Pasture employees and visitors."

How do I pay for visitor parking at Tunney's Pasture?

Visitor parking is managed by Reef Parking and available throughout the Tunney's Pasture Complex. You can pay using payment kiosks near parking spots, or you can use the PayByPhone app on your personal phone. PayByPhone is available on the Blackberry App World, Google Play, and the iOS App Store. Instructions for all platforms can be found on PayByPhone's website.

Please consult the City of Ottawa parking website or Parkopedia for information on additional parking nearby. Since parking spaces in the area are limited, the use of public transit or carpooling is recommended.

What do I do when I arrive?

Upon arrival, please enter through the main entrance to the R.H Coats Building at 100 Tunney's Pasture Driveway. You will be greeted at the entrance and escorted down to the Simon Goldberg Conference Room.


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