Twenty-fifth Open-Ended Working Group Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, Second Extraordinary Meeting of the Parties, and associated meetings
26 June - 2 July 2005
Venue:  International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Montreal, Canada

IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE PRESENT YOUR PASSPORT AT THE REGISTRATION AREA.
ICAO SECURITY WILL ALLOW ENTRY TO THE ICAO CONFERENCE CENTRE ONLY TO DELEGATES WHO CAN PROVE THEIR IDENTITY AT THE REGISTRATION AREA.  THANK YOU.


25OEWG Meeting Documents   2nd Extraordinary MOP Meeting Documents

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Twenty-fifth Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG), the Second Extraordinary Meeting and associated meetings of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol will be held at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), located at 999 University Street (corner Viger Street), Montreal, from 26 June to 2 July 2005. 

REGISTRATION:

Registration form may be download from our website: http://www.unep.org/ozone/Meeting_Documents/oewg/25oewg/25oewg-preregistration-form.e.doc, completed and send by fax to (+254 20) 624691/624692/624693 or by email to ozoneinfo@unep.org. The information supplied in the registration form will be included in the list of participants. Pre-registration should be made by 17 June 2005.

On-site registration and distribution of meeting badges for pre-registered delegates for the meetings  will begin on Sunday, 26 June 2005 from 09:00hrs and will take place in the Atrium of the ICAO Conference Centre. Thereafter, registration starts at 08:00 everyday from Monday, 27 June to 1 July 2005.

ENTRANCE TO THE ICAO CONFERENCE CENTRE:

Due to security precautions, only one entrance to the ICAO Conference Centre will be open for participants.  Please use the entrance located on the lower side of ICAO building along University Avenue.

MEETINGS:

First Meeting of the Bureau of the 16th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, Sunday, 26 June 2005, from 10:00 hrs in Conference Room 6. By invitation only.

The 25th OEWG commences at 10:00 hrs everyday from Monday, 27 June 2005 to Thursday, 30 June 2005. Assembly Hall, 4th Floor. All registered delegates.

Second Extraordinary Meeting of the Parties to Montreal Protocol, Friday, 1 July 2005, two sessions to commence at 10:00 hrs and 15:00 hrs respectively. Assembly Hall, 4th Floor. All registered delegates.

Thirty-fourth Meeting of the Implementation Committee under the Non-compliance Procedure of the Montreal Protocol, Saturday, 2 July 2005, three sessions: morning, afternoon and evening. The first session commences at 10:00 hrs. Conference Room 6.  By invitation only.

PRE-SESSION MEETING DOCUMENTS:

All official pre-session documents will be mailed to the Parties, and others in the mailing list of the Ozone Secretariat.  The documents may also be downloaded from the Ozone Secretariat website in the languages available.  For further information, please visit: http://www.unep.org/ozone/Meeting_Documents/oewg/25oewg/index.shtml or contact the Ozone Secretariat at ozoneinfo@unep.org.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:

The ICAO Building is situated within walking distance of many hotels recommended for the meeting.  The following list of hotels has ICAO and UNMFS-negotiated rates.  Reservations should be made directly with the hotel of your choice as soon as possible.

Hotel Holiday Inn Select (Chinatown) (5 minute-walk to ICAO building) CAN$139 per night / single use.  Telephone number: +1 514 878 9888, toll free number: 1 888 878 9888 (world-wide), Fax number: +1 514 8786341. E-mail address: reservations@hiselect.wul.com

Hotel Holiday Inn Montreal - Midtown (15 minute-walk to ICAO building) CAN$129 per night / single use.  Telephone number: +1 514 842 6111 or toll free number: 1 800 387 3042 (From Canada & USA), Fax Number: +1 514 842 9381. E-mail address: himidtown@rosdevhotels.com

 Hotel Delta Centreville (across the road from ICAO building) CAN$144 (without breakfast), 169 (breakfast included) per night / single or double use. Telephone number: +1 514 879 1370, toll free number: 1 800 268 1133 (From Canada & USA), Fax number: +1 514 879 8589/1761, web site: www.deltahotels.com

Hotel La Tour Centre Ville (10 minutes walk to ICAO building).  CAN $ 84 studio; $95 Small suite; $98 large suite per night/single use. Tel: +1 514 866 8861; Toll free number Canada/USA only  1 800 361 2790; Fax:  +1 514 866 7257; Email: tcv.com@videotron.com; or info@hotelcentreville.com. Website: www.hotelcentreville.com

Hotel Taj Mahal (Berry Street and Boulevard de Maisonneuve – near the Central Bus Terminal) About 10 minutes away from ICAO. CAN$75 per night/single room and CAN$90 per night with 2 beds, if is for one week or more the prices will be CAN$70 per night/single room and CAN$75 per night with 2 beds. Telephone number: +1 514 849 3214, Toll free number: 1 800 613 3383 (From Canada & USA).  Fax number: +1 514 849 9812

 Le Square Phillips Hotel (7 minute-walk to ICAO building) CAN$135 per night/studio/single use / breakfast included. CAN$ 120 Weekly rate. Please quote UNMFS rates. Telephone number:  +1 514 393 1193, Fax number: +1 514 393 1192, web site: www.squarephillips.com

 L’Appartement Hotel (15 minute-walk to ICAO building) CAN $ 114 per night/ single use/ breakfast included. CAN $ 98 Weekly rate. Please quote UNMFS rates. Telephone number: +1 514 284 3634. Fax: +1 514 287 1431, web site: www.appartementhotel.com

 Hotel YWCA (10 minute-walk to ICAO building) CAN $67.50 per night single occupancy and CAN$ 76.50 per night double occupancy. Telephone number: +1 514 866 9942, Fax Number: +1 514 861 1603

 All prices are exclusive of taxes, (GST 7% + QST 7.5%) and are in Canadian dollars. Tax refund is possible for non-Canadian citizens. The form GST 176 E (92/06) has to be completed and mailed back to Revenue Canada in Ottawa within one year of departure and for a minimum total claim of CAN $7. The form may be obtained at the hotel reception counter.

TRANSPORTATION:

Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (former Dorval Airport) is located on the island of Montreal, about 30 minutes from downtown Montreal.  Mirabel Airport is located about 1 hour and 15 minutes from downtown.  Different services of bus and shuttle operate between Montreal - Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (former Dorval Airport) and downtown, at intervals of 30 minutes, from 5a.m. to 11 p.m. at the cost of CAN$12 for a one way trip; and CAN$20 for round trip. The estimated travel time is 45 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the Central Station (across the road from ICAO building). A one way taxi ride between Montréal Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (former Dorval Airport) and the downtown area costs about CAN $31.

VISAS:

Please apply for your entry visas from the Canadian Embassy or Consulate nearest to you.  Our letter of invitation should be included in your request for entry visa.  It is not possible for the Canadian authorities to grant visas upon arrival.

Please observe other international travel requirements to facilitate your travel.

MEDICAL INSURANCE:

Participants travelling to Canada are strongly advised to obtain medical insurance before leaving their home country. The cost of medical services is fairly high in Canada.  Insurance should cover medical and hospital treatment as well as repatriation expenses and life insurance.  The Ozone Secretariat/UNEP will not assume responsibility for these services.