Registration

The registration fee for this Joint Annual Meeting includes the welcome reception (Sunday, July 9, 1995), banquet (Tuesday, July 11, 1995), coffee breaks, a conference kit, final program and access to all scientific sessions. There are additional registration fees for the four satellite workshops. To register for this Joint Annual Meeting and/or the four Satellite Workshops please follow these instructions:

1. Complete the Registration/Accommodation Form B. All registration fees include the Canadian Federal 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) as well as the Provincial 6.5% Québec Sales Tax (QST). [McGill University's GST registration number is R119128981 and QST registration number is 1006 1507 87.]. Hotel prices do not, however, include any taxes.

2. Registration forms and payment must be received by the STATS Secretariat/McGill University Conference Office by May 15, 1995, in order to qualify for the early registration fees.

3. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the STATS Secretariat/McGill University Conference Office by May 31, 1995; an administration fee of Cdn$50.00 will be charged to cover the cost of processing the request. After May 31, 1995, no refund requests will be accepted.

Payment of Fees

Payment in Canadian currency is preferred and is recommended. Canadian and US residents may pay by credit card, or by personal cheque or money order. Residents of other countries may pay by credit card or by international money order.

Paying by Credit Card:

1. Payment may be made using Visa, Master Card, or American Express credit cards. Give your credit card number, expiry date and signature on the completed Registration/Accommodation Form B.

2. All credit card payments will be processed in Canadian funds only, and will appear on delegates' individual credit card statement(s) in the currency of the country of residence.

Paying by Personal Cheque or International Money Order:

1. Personal cheques, in Canadian or US funds, will be accepted only from residents of Canada or the United States.

2. All personal cheques made out in Canadian funds must be drawn on a Canadian bank.

3. All personal cheques made out in US funds must be drawn on a US bank.

4. Make your personal cheque or money order payable to "McGill University-STATS".

5. Enclose your payment with the completed Registration/Accommodation Form B.

Accommodation

Rooms have been set aside for participants at the Conference hotel, where all sessions for the meeting and the four Satellite Workshops will take place:

Le Centre Sheraton Hotel
1201 Boulevard René-Lévesque West
Montréal, Québec
Canada
H3B 2L7

FAX (1-514) 878-2305
Tel. (1-514) 878-2000

Cdn$105 per night per room, single or double.

A limited amount of family accommodation is available at:

Le Cantlie Sherbrooke Hotel
1110 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal, Québec
Canada
H3A 1G9

FAX (1-514) 844-7808
Tel. (1-514) 844-3951, 842-2000.

25 apartments only, Cdn$92 per night per apartment.

University residences:

McGill University Co-Ed Residences
Bishop Mountain Hall, 3935 University Street
Montréal, Québec
Canada
H3A 2B4

Tel. (1-514) 398-6367
FAX (1-514) 398-6770.

Cdn$32.25 per night per room, single only.

How to Reserve a Room

1. Please complete the Registration/Accommodation Form B. Accommodation will be booked by the STATS Secretariat in the McGill University Conference Office only upon receipt of the correct registration fee(s).

2. Do not enclose hotel or residence payment. This will be made directly to your hotel or to the McGill Residences upon departure.

3. The deadline for guaranteed reservations is June 1, 1995. It is essential that you reserve in advance to ensure a room reservation upon arrival.

4. Hotel and residence accommodation will be booked for you by the STATS Secretariat in the McGill University Conference Office and confirmed directly to you by mail by the hotel or residence.

5. The Canadian Federal 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Provincial 6.5% Québec Sales Tax (QST) will be applied to hotel and residence rates.

6. A valid credit card number must be indicated on the Registration/Accommodation Form B to guarantee your first night's accommodation with the hotel or residence; please tell them if you expect to arrive late. If you do not have a credit card please contact the hotel or residence directly.

7. Should you require assistance with regard to other hotel accommodation (or tourist information) please contact: The Greater Montréal Tourist and Convention Bureau, 1555 Peel Street, Suite 600, Montréal, Québec, Canada H3A 1X6; FAX (1-514) 844-5757, tel. (1-514) 844-5400.

Please Mail or FAX your completed Registration/Accommodation Form B to:

STATS Secretariat, Conference Office
McGill University
550 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 490 West Tower
Montréal, Québec, Canada H3A 1B9
tel. (1-514) 398-3770
FAX (1-514) 398-4854
email: STATS@550SHERB.LAN.MCGILL.CA