Tamar,

There have been numerous HUGE American organizations that have held their annual conventions in Canada. Off the top of my head I remember the American Medical Association, the American Bar Association, Shriners International.

I agree that there may be some hassles for the organizers (like customs clearances for displays and equipment) but it clearly is doable and involves little risk, business-wise or otherwise.

Vancouver is especially nice, but Montreal or Halifax or Toronto are equally interesting, with Montreal having the added benefit of the "feel" of a foreign country with its heavily French influences (and heavenly food too).

Cheers,

Jim N


>>So, this means it is risky as well for us to cross the border on your side, which is what we've been doing for 10 years to attend those conferences.
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>Michel - see my later message to Evan. As I explained, I wasn't talking about personal risk. I was talking about perceived business risk to the conference organizers.
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>Tamar