ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 32 N 2552
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 32/WG1 N0758
Date: 2014-08-19
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ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 32
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DOCUMENT TYPE / Logistical information for meetingTITLE / Logistical information for ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 32/WG 1e-Business Interim Meeting, Toronto November 17- 21, 2014
SOURCE / Meeting local host
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STATUS / Please use this information for planning your trip and registering for the
Meeting.
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ISO/IEC JTC1/SC32 WG1 interim Meeting Information
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) invites you to the JTC1 SC32 WG1e-Business interim meeting in Toronto, Canada to be held on November 17-21, 2014.
Meeting Information
JTC 1/SC 32/WG 1e-Business
November 17-21, 2014, Toronto, Canada
The WG1 meeting will be in the Bahen Centre for Information Technology at the University of Toronto:
40 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Access to the building is through (1) the St. George Street entrance on the east side of the building; or, (2) College Street entrance on the south side of the building. The building is open access – no sign in is required.
All meetings will be held in meeting room BA8227 which is located on the 8th floor. Wireless internet connection will be available.
Host contact
The host for the meeting is:
Dr. Michael Gruninger
Tel: +1 416 9468853
Fax: +1 416 9787753 (please send separate email notification that fax has been sent)
Email:
Meeting Registration
Please notify the host by 2014-10-31 of your plans to attend, including: Name, National Body, email, date and time of arrival and departure, and where you plan to stay while in Toronto, to assist us in facilitatingthe meeting. A form is attached for your convenience.
Canadian Visas
Some delegates may need visas to enter Canada. Please see the Government of Canada website at: Delegates who require visas may also require a letter of invitation ( to obtain that visa. To obtain such a letter, please contact the host at: at your soonest, taking into account the necessary visa processing times as needed by the Canadian visa offices at your location. See
Accommodation
Special rates as contracted by the University of Toronto are available at three nearby hotels, all of which are located within a 10-15 minute walk from the meeting location.
Chelsea Eaton Hotel
The Chelsea Eaton Hotel (chelsea.eatonhotels.com) is located at
3 Gerrard Street West
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4, Canada
+1 416-595-1975
1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732)
A special rate of C$159.00 has been arranged. Applicable taxes (15%) will be applied to this rate.
Individuals are required to make their own arrangements by calling the hotel directly.
To get the special rate, please specify that you are attending the University of Toronto – SC32WG1 meeting.
Holiday Inn Toronto Bloor Yorkville
The Holiday Inn Toronto Bloor Yorkville is located on the north edge of the University of Toronto St. George campus at
80 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S 1V8, Canada
+1 416-968-0010
hitorontoblooryorkville.ca
A special rate of C$129.00 has been arranged. Applicable taxes (15%) will be applied to this rate.
Individuals are required to make their own arrangements by calling the hotel directly.
To get the special rate, please specify that you are attending the University of Toronto – SC32WG1 meeting.
Courtyard Marriott Toronto Downtown
The Courtyard Marriott Toronto Downtown is located at
475 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7, Canada
+1 416-924-0611
A special rate of C$159.00 has been arranged. Applicable taxes (15%) will be applied to this rate.
Individuals are required to make their own arrangements by calling the hotel directly.
To get the special rate, please specify that you are attending the University of Toronto – SC32WG1 meeting.
Alternate Hotels
Delegates seeking alternate accommodations may wish to try the following link:
Search for hotels at:
Getting Here
See also
By Air – Pearson International Airport
Toronto is served by Pearson International Airport (YYZ) which is about 25km NW of the city. The airport has 3 main terminals. For information on the airport facilities, see the web site at:
Getting to downtown Toronto from the Airport
Taxi and limousine
Taxi and limousine services are available from all 3 terminals outside the arrival halls. These licensed services charge flat rate fees (see taxi / limo.).
(Note: Anyone approaching you inside the airport will be unlicensed and will probably charge you more. Avoid them.)
Public transit
See current information.
The 192 Airport Rocket route provides all-day accessible bus service between Pearson Airport and Kipling Station on the Bloor-Danforth Subway. Buses stop only at Kipling Station, Dundas Street & East Mall Crescent, Terminal 3 (Departures Level), Terminal 2 (Arrivals Level) and Terminal 1 (Ground level). Service operates from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week. One-way travel time is approximately 20 minutes. The cash fare is C$3.00. The driver does not carry change. For bus schedules, see
From Kipling Station, take the Bloor-Danforth subway (Line 2) eastbound. The Holiday Inn is located a half block west of St. George Station. To get to the Chelsea Eaton Hotel or Courtyard Marriott Hotel, you will need to transfer to the Yonge-University subway (Line 2) at Yonge-Bloor Station. Go southbound to College Station. The Courtyard Marriott is located one block north of College Station and the Chelsea Eaton is located three blocks south of College Station.
Getting to Toronto By Air – Billy Bishop Airport (downtown Toronto)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (IATA: YTZ, ICAO: CYTZ), commonly known as the Toronto Island Airport, is a small
airport located on the Toronto Islands in downtown Toronto.
The Toronto Island airport is serviced by Porter Airlines and Air Canada Express with flights from Canadian and US cities. Jet planes are not permitted at this airport (except emergency flights).
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By Bus
Out-of-town buses arrive and depart from the Coach Terminal, located at 610 Bay St. Service to/from points all over Ontario, Canada and the U.S. National and regional bus lines serve the Greater Toronto area. Companies represented include:CoachCanada and Greyhound (the only direct service to American destinations).
By Rail
Toronto is served by the VIA Rail System, the network that provides all rail service throughout Canada (with connections to the Amtrak system through Niagara Falls, New York). Union Station is located on Front Street, between Bay and University (across the street from the Fairmont Royal York Hotel). The station is right on Toronto's subway line.
By Road
Major routes to Toronto parallel the shore of Lake Ontario. Highways 401, 2 and the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), enter Toronto from the west. Highways 401 and 2 also enter Toronto from the east, and the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) connects the 401 to downtown.
From the east, take the 401 to the DVP, and follow the DVP south to the Bloor Street exit.
From the west take the QEW, or the 401 and the 427 south, to the Gardiner Expressway, which connects the QEW and 427 to downtown. Follow the Gardiner expressway past the Yonge Street exit to the Jarvis Street exit, and take Jarvis Street north to Bloor Street.
Visitor Information
Web sites
For more information about Toronto, here are some websites to visit.
City of Toronto official site
Commercial sites
Transit Information
Toronto Transit
The cash fare is C$3.00, but tickets and tokens are available from subway stations at the rate of 10 for $27.00. This is a flat rate for subway, buses and "street cars" (trams) regardless of distance traveled, or changes along the way, excluding stopovers. "Transfer tickets" (a.k.a. "transfers") are sometimes required to board connecting routes. Pick-up a transfer when you start your journey as you may need to transfer between vehicles. Transfers are available from drivers on surface routes, and from machines inside subway stations. Transfers obtained at a subway station are not valid on surface vehicles at that station.
The 506 Carlton streetcar runs from Yonge Street to St. George Street along College Street, and can be used to reach the meeting location from hotels along Yonge Street.
Where to Eat.
Cafeterias
There are several cafeterias on the University of Toronto campus, one in the Sandford Fleming Building (10 King’s College Road) and the Medical Sciences Building (1 King’s College Circle).
Restaurants
There are numerous restaurants in the vicinity, especially south of campus on Baldwin Street or along Spadina Avenue. Check the Visitor information web sites, or ask your hotel for recommendations.
General Information
Electricity
In Canada, the electricity voltage is 110 volts AC, 60 Hz. Please ensure your appliances are set appropriately to the North American grid voltage rating of 110 Volts When shopping for electrical appliances, do remember to check the voltage of the item against the acceptable voltage in your home country. The power plugs used in Canada are of the two-pin Type A and three-pin Type B. Please consult and review the specifications for Type A and Type B plugs and sockets that are in use in North America.Mobile Phones
The mobile phone networks are as below. Please ensure quad band GSM compatibility for international phone coverage for 2G coverage.
CANADA
2G capabilities
/GSM 850, GSM 1900
3G capabilities
/UMTS 850, UMTS 1700, UMTS 1900, UMTS 2100
4G capabilities
/LTE 1700, LTE 2100, LTE 2600
Courtesy GSM Arena
The major providers are Rogers (GSM and 3G/4G), Bell (3G/4G), Telus (3G/4G), Mobilicity (3G 1700), Wind (3G 1700). Many coffee shops and restaurants provide Wi-Fi capabilities also.
Drinking Water
It is perfectly safe to drink water straight from the tap in Toronto. However, for those who prefer bottled and/or mineral water, local supermarkets and grocers always have ample stocks.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in public service vehicles, museums, libraries, lifts, theatres, cinemas, air-conditioned restaurants, hair salons, supermarkets, department stores and government offices.
Shopping Hours
A good number of department stores and some smaller shops are open daily from 10am to about 9pm, or even late hours. The Toronto Eaton Shopping Centre closeby in downtown Toronto (see is open from 10Am to 9:30PM daily except Sundays (till 7pm)
Canada is one of the few countries in the world where you feel safe staying out in the streets till late at night. As long as basic precautions are taken, you can have peace of mind to shop and walk around.
Registration Form for ISO/IEC JTC1/SC32/WG1 Toronto Meeting, November, 2014
DELIVER TO:Michael Gruninger
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
5 King’s College Road
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, M5S 3G8, Canada
Tel:+1 416-946-8853
Fax:+1 416-978-7753
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PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM TO THE HOST NO LATER THAN THE 15th October, 2014.
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