Dear Archival Colleagues:

Because of concerns about SARS, the Archives Association of Ontario has received
questions about the status of our June conference. We share your concern and
have been monitoring developments on SARS. We want you to know that the AAO's
10th Annual Conference will continue as planned at St. Michael's University
College in Toronto, 9-11 June 2003.

Our top priority is the health and safety of our members, speakers, exhibitors,
and other conference attendees. Health Canada has provided strong assurances
that Toronto is a safe city to visit and that the risk to Canadian travelers
coming to Toronto remains extremely low. SARS cases in Ontario have occurred in
persons who have traveled to Asia or involve health care workers and close
family contacts of suspect cases. Health Canada continues to encourage travelers
to maintain their business and personal travel plans to the Greater Toronto
Area.

The AAO assures you that your safety is our priority. We are committed to
offering you the best in professional development and the invaluable opportunity
to spend time with your archival colleagues. We hope you’ll join us in Toronto
this June.

Best Regards,
Loryl MacDonald
AAO President

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Resources on Information Concerning SARS

The following list provides you with links to the most accurate and updated
information on SARS.

Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/tmp-pmv/2003/sarsdomestic_e.html

U.S. Centers for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars

University of Toronto
http://www.utoronto.ca

City of Toronto
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/

World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/csr/sars/en/

Air Canada Statement on SARS
http://www.aircanada.com/about-us/news/sars.html