North American Cargo Securement Harmonization Public Forum

The meeting will take place at the Rogers Centre Ottawa, in Ottawa, Canada.

Please note all times are subject to change.

Tuesday, November 3

If you have a topic or an issue that you would like included on the forum agenda, cargo securement issues may be submitted for consideration via CVSA’s online Issue/Request for Action form. The forum agenda will, to the extent possible, consider items in the order they were submitted to CVSA.  

The agenda will be available shortly before the forum. Please check back here for updates and agenda availability. 

There are no fees to attend, however participants are required to register in advance to attend the 2026 North American Cargo Securement Harmonization Public Forum.  

Deadline to register is Friday, October 16, 2026.  

As part of the registration process attendees will be asked to:  

• Complete the online registration form prior to attending the in-person event, providing any required consent.

• Identify any dietary restrictions.

Registration Fees

Government Members, Associates and Non-Members | Complimentary

Cancellation and No-Show Policy 

All cancellations must be made in writing to events@ccmta.ca by October 16, 2026.  

Before You Register

To register, you will require the following information:

• Email address for the person you are registering.
• Any dietary restrictions.
• Emergency contact information.

Important to note: Group registrations are not permitted. If you are registering multiple participants, please complete a separate registration for each.

How to register

• Select “Register Now” button.
• Enter your email address (or the email address of the person for whom you are registering) and select “Lookup”.
• If you are not in CCMTA’s database, choose “Continue” and complete the contact form as instructed.
• Enter the promotional or discount code (if applicable).
• Following the prompts, complete the form as instructed.
• Review registration record to ensure accuracy.
• Select “Submit” to complete the registration process.

Please save a copy for your records and take note of your reference number. A copy of the registration receipt will also be emailed to you. If you do not receive an email, be sure to check your spam filters.

Modifying an existing registration

• Select “Modify Registration” from the "Register Now" button below.
• Enter your email address (or the email address of the person for whom you registered) and reference number from original registration. Select ”Continue”.
• Follow the instructions until you reach the section which you wish to modify. Select “Continue” and “Submit”.

Registration Confirmation

A confirmation email will be sent to you upon completing the online registration form. If you don't receive an email from us within a few minutes, please be sure to check your spam filter.

Meeting and Host Hotel

Meetings and scheduled meals will take place at the Rogers Centre Ottawa.  

The Doubletree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown will serve as host hotel for all group reservations and is conveniently located a short walk from the Rogers Centre Ottawa. Please refer to the reservations section below for instructions.

Centrally located in downtown Ottawa, across from the CF Rideau Shopping Centre within walking distance of many downtown Ottawa attractions including the Byward Market, the Rideau Canal and is approximately 17 minutes from the Ottawa airport.  

Taxi from the Ottawa airport is approx. $40-55. 
Taxi from the Ottawa VIA Rail Station (Tremblay) is approx. $15-$20. 

Walking Directions 

To walk from the DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown (33 Nicholas Street) to the Rogers Centre Ottawa (55 Colonel By Drive), head northeast on Nicholas St toward Rideau St, turn right onto Rideau St, walk one block to Colonel By Dr, and enter the CF Rideau Centre or The Westin Ottawa complex which links directly to the venue's second-level indoor walkways. 

Alternate Outdoor Route: Continue east on Rideau St to Colonel By Drive, turn right, and walk south alongside the Rideau Canal to the main entrance at 55 Colonel By Drive. 

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Accessible Transit and Pick-up/Drop-Off Access:  

For those that require transport between venues, a taxi, Uber or Lyft is recommended. Drivers can use the dedicated curbside drop-off lane directly in front of the Rogers Centre Ottawa main entrance (glass facade facing the Rideau Canal), offering direct level-ground entry to the ground floor with automated sliding doors and fast elevator access to all convention levels. 

Reservations 

If you plan to join us, take advantage of the discounted group rate of $209/night for a standard room.   

Deadline for reservations is October 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST, however we recommend making reservations as soon as possible in order to secure your accommodations. CCMTA cannot accommodate attendees once the room block has been filled or the deadline has passed. 

To make a guestroom reservation please contact the Doubletree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown Reservations Team: 

By email: Please email Shubhangi.Sharma@Hilton.com directly with arrival and departure dates, quoting Group Booking ID “2597927”.

By phone at 613-230-3033 or Toll-Free 1-855-677-3033. When you contact the hotel, please indicate you are with Group Booking ID “2597927” to ensure you receive the preferred rate of $209/night for a standard room.   

Travel

Code of Conduct
CCMTA is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for all meeting participants. All participants are expected to abide by this Events Code of conduct while attending a CCMTA event. All participants must comply with the instructions of the host(s), moderator and CCMTA staff including methods for providing feedback and comment.

Participants of CCMTA meetings are expected to exercise consideration and respect at all times in speech and actions, providing a welcome, equitable and effective environment in which to participate.

CCMTA fosters a harassment free and inclusive environment that recognizes the inherent worth of every participant. Harassment, in any form, will not be tolerated. CCMTA reserves the right to limit attendance at any meeting as deemed necessary.

We invite all those who participate to help us create a safe and positive experience for all participants.

External Reporting Statement 
All reports, discussions and recommendations held during all meetings are considered work in progress. By registering to attend the event, all participants will respect the deliberations and documentation as such and will not report them in print or reproduce them in any format, including, but not limited to, recordings in part or whole, screen shots, photographs or any other means of copying and reproducing meeting content or information.

Delegate List
A delegate list is available upon request. All registered participants will be added to this list automatically unless otherwise identified when registering online.

Image Consent
Participants understand that registration, presence or participation in CCMTA's meetings and other activities/events represents the acceptance by the registrant, of the use and distribution by CCMTA, of the image and voice of the registrant or participant in the photographs, videos, electronic reproduction, social media and audio tapings of these events and activities.  

Accessibility
CCMTA is committed to accessibility and providing products and services to its members and customers in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. A person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be encouraged to have that person accompany them at no additional fee. CCMTA is happy to work with its members who may require accommodations, please identify your needs during the registration process.

A list of local restaurants and eateries has been compiled below for convenience.

Nearby Restaurants:

  
What’s Nearby  

• Rideau Centre 
• Byward Market
• Parliament Hill
• Rideau Canal
• National Art Gallery