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Greetings from the 2013 IFIE-IOSCO Global Investor Education Conference! Thank you for registering for the 2013 Annual IFIE-IOSCO Global Investor Education Conference being held on June 20- 21, 2013 at Hilton Toronto Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. We appreciate your interest in the conference and hope you enjoy your stay in Canada. For your convenience this package includes the following information: I. Registration II. Transportation III. Conference Venue IV. Tours V. General Information For all inquiries please feel free to contact either the IFIE Secretariat or either of the Conference Host contacts: Conference Hosts: Kathryn Edmundson, Executive Director IFIE Secretariat 1 (703) 276-3265 [email protected] Dianne Weatherby, Member Education Services Co-ordinator, Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada 1 (416) 646- 7202 [email protected] Mark Stechishin, International Affairs Counsel, Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada 1 (416) 943-5878 [email protected] 1 | Page

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Greetings from the 2013 IFIE-IOSCO Global Investor Education Conference!

Thank you for registering for the 2013 Annual IFIE-IOSCO Global Investor Education Conference being held on June 20- 21, 2013 at Hilton Toronto Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. We appreciate your interest in the conference and hope you enjoy your stay in Canada.

For your convenience this package includes the following information:

I. Registration II. Transportation III. Conference Venue IV. Tours V. General Information

For all inquiries please feel free to contact either the IFIE Secretariat or either of the Conference Host contacts:

Conference Hosts:

Kathryn Edmundson, Executive Director IFIE Secretariat 1 (703) 276-3265 [email protected] Dianne Weatherby, Member Education Services Co-ordinator, Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada 1 (416) 646- 7202 [email protected]

Mark Stechishin, International Affairs Counsel, Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada 1 (416) 943-5878 [email protected]

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I. Registration

1. IFIE Meetings:

Please sign in upon arrival at the Registration Desk on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 to receive your name tag and meeting materials. Schedule: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. – IFIE Advisory Board Meeting (open to members of the IFIE Advisory Committee - lunch will be provided) 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. – IFIE Americas Chapter Face-to-Face Meeting (open to members of the IFIE Americas Chapter, as well as other interested IFIE members) 4:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. – IFIE Annual Members Meeting (open to all IFIE members) Location: The meetings will be held at the offices of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) located at: 121 King Street West Suite 2000 Toronto, Ontario

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Directions from Hilton Toronto Hotel to

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC)

- Head west on Richmond Street West towards University Avenue - Take the first left onto University Avenue - Turn left onto King Street West

121 King Street West, Suite 2000 Toronto, Ontario M5H 3X7

Please contact your Conference Host Dianne Weatherby should any questions or concerns arise. 1 (416) 646-7202 [email protected]

** This is an approximate five minute walk from the hotel

Please Note: You can enter the Standard Life Centre’s main entrance for elevator access.

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2. Pre-Conference Networking Reception: (Wednesday, June 19, 2013)

6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Location: Hilton Toronto Hotel 145 Richmond Street West Outdoor Patio (adjacent to Pool Terrace), Second Floor In the event of rain, the Reception will be held in Hilton’s Governor Generals’ Suite, Second Floor.

3. Pre-Conference Bootcamp Session: (Thursday, June 20, 2013) Please sign in upon arrival at the Registration Desk located in front of the Toronto Ballroom on the Convention Level in the Hilton Toronto Hotel prior to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013 to receive your name tag and conference materials. Location: Hilton Toronto Hotel 145 Richmond Street West Toronto Ballroom, Convention Level

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4. Conference Day One: (Thursday, June 20, 2013) Schedule: 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. – Pre-Conference Bootcamp Session 9:45 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. – Break 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. – Pre-Conference Bootcamp Session 11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. – Conference Opening Session 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. – “Conversation With” Seminar 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. – Lunch 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. – Panel One 4:00 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. – Break 4:15 p.m.- 5:45 p.m. –Panel Two

5. Gala Dinner : (Thursday, June 20, 2013) 6:15 p.m. - Meet in the lobby of the Hilton, and we will walk to the CN Tower together 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception at Horizons Restaurant in CN Tower 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. –Gala Dinner at 360 Restaurant in CN Tower Event Location: CN Tower 301 Front Street West

Directions from Hilton Toronto Hotel to CN Tower:

- Head west on Richmond Street West towards University Avenue - Take the first left onto University Avenue - Turn Right onto Front Street Destination will be on left ** An approximate ten minute walk

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Please Note: Bremner Street entrance provides best access to the CN Tower. Upon arrival, check in at the 360 Reservation Desk from where you will be directed to the elevators for elevation to Horizons for the Cocktail Reception starting at 6:30 p.m.

Directional Map of CN Tower Accessibility

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6. Conference Day Two: (Friday, June 21, 2013) Please sign in before 8:30 a.m. in front of the Toronto Ballroom on the Convention Level in the Hilton Toronto Hotel.

Schedule:

7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. – Skill and Professional Development Workshop 9:45 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. – Coffee Break 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. – Research Roundtable 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. – Breakout Sessions 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. – Lunch 1:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. – Reports and Next Steps from Breakout Sessions 2:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. – Keynote 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. – Panel Three 4:00 p.m.- 4:50 p.m. – Panel Four 4:50 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. – Wrap Up

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Hilton Hotel’s Convention Floor Plan

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II. Transportation

From Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Hilton Toronto Hotel

An airport shuttle service is available from Lester B. Pearson International Airport to the Sheraton Centre Toronto (a three minute walk from Hilton Toronto Hotel). For guests staying at the Metropolitan Hotel, there is a shuttle available to the Metropolitan Hotel, University of Toronto Residence, which is exactly across the street from the hotel. The shuttle also stops at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel . Click here for more detailed information.

Porter Airlines has a shuttle bus service for those coming from Billy Bishop Toronto Island Airport. Please click here for information about its drop off route.

There are many taxis, as well as limo services, available for hire when you exit the Arrivals area of the Lester B. Pearson Airport. It’s approximately 30-40 minutes from the Airport to downtown. Click here for more detailed information.

Another option is to use the Air Antario Limousine Service. Click here for contact information.

Public Transit:

TTC Transit

Click here for Subway maps.

Click here for bus routes.

Click here for city street car routes.

Click here for detailed maps of various public transit routes.

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Directions from Sheraton Centre Toronto to Hilton Toronto Hotel (145 Richmond Street West):

- Head west on Queen Street West towards Osgoode Lane - Take the first left onto York Street - Take the first right onto Richmond Street West

** an approximate three minute walk

Directions from Fairmont Royal York to Hilton Toronto Hotel (145 Richmond Street West): - Head west on Front Street West toward York Street - Turn right onto University Avenue - Turn right onto Richmond Street West

**an approximate ten minute walk

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III. Conference Venue

Hilton Toronto Hotel 145 Richmond Street West Toronto, Ontario

M M Phone Number: 1 (416) 869-3456 Hotel Information: Check In: 3:00 p.m. Check Out: 12:00 p.m. Completely non-smoking Parking: $36.50 Valet: $40.00 overnight

Hilton Toronto Hotel can accommodate flat rate limo/taxi services one way to the airport for a flat-rate of approximately $58.00. Car rentals are available to guests and tours can be arranged. Please see Hilton Toronto Hotel’s Concierge services for more details.

To find out more details about what’s available for Hilton Toronto Hotel guests, please access the Hilton Toronto website here. Internet access at Hilton Toronto Hotel WiFi is available in each individual hotel room however, only vendor participants will receive internet access upon request at location of conference (Convention Floor, Toronto Ballroom).

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IV. Tours

Please Note: We understand that safety concerns can arise when travelling internationally. Toronto is a safe and friendly city. Please feel free walk around downtown and explore its culture, dining, shopping and the many other unique features it has to offer. However, if you are out late at night (especially on your own), we would recommend that you take a taxi to and from your destination. Use the same common sense that you would in any other city.

Toronto Tours offers a variety of sightseeing options inclusive of boat cruises, helicopter rides, shopping guides, dining among many more. If you wish to explore the city during your stay, tour packages are available for purchase here.

For a detailed list and descriptions of what attractions are available to experience around Toronto, check out Toronto Tourism here.

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Many attractions are available to explore around downtown Toronto. Provided below is directional information for what’s available around the Hilton Toronto Hotel:

Coffee Shops close to Hilton Toronto Hotel:

• Tim Hortons at 148 Simcoe Street, open 24 hours daily o Head west on Richmond Street West towards University Avenue o Take the second left onto Simcoe Street

• Second Cup at 165 University Ave, open until 7:00pm daily

o Head west on Richmond Street West towards University Avenue o Take the first left onto University Avenue

• Tundra Restaurant and Bar – Hilton Toronto Hotel

o Open daily until 1:00am (Coffee is available upon request)

Shopping close to Hilton Toronto Hotel:

• The Eaton Centre - open until 9 p.m. daily o Head west on Richmond Street West towards University Avenue o Turn left onto Adelaide Street West o Turn left onto Yonge Street

• Toronto PATH Underground Shopping, open until 6 p.m. daily. Certain stores may have

extended hours. o Head west on Richmond Street West towards University Avenue o Take the first left on University Avenue o Turn left onto King Street West

Click HERE for further information about the Underground PATH (including a Map).

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V. General Information

Weather Conditions: For Toronto’s weather forecast please click here.

Currency: Canadian currency (0.98 of U.S. dollar on the date of June 13, 2013)

Payment: Major credit cards are widely accepted: Mastercard, Visa, American Express. Personal cheques are not generally accepted.

Tipping: 15 to 20 per cent tipping is typical.

Electricity: North American Grounded, 110-120 Volts. Click here to see.

E.M.S.: The closest hospital to Hilton Toronto Hotel is St. Michael’s Hospital which is located at:

30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, 1 (416) 360-4000

**For emergency assistance contact the Distress Line: 1 (416) 408-HELP

Looking forward to seeing you all at the IFIE-IOSCO Global Investor Education Conference, 2013

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