Guess Who's Coming to Ottawa? ......Yes, it is the Hemisphere's Air Force Chiefs -- And they probably DIDN'T want people like you (who KNOW what is happening in Latin America) to spoil their fun

The Complete Schedule for the Latino Generals' visit to Ottawa is attached. 

Join us in drawing attention to the presence in Ottawa of the Conference of 
the Chiefs of the Air Forces of the Americas (CONJEFAMER). That includes 
ALL of the air force generals of South, Central and North America! (Of 
course Cuba is not included.) 

Candlelight Vigil for the Victims of CONJEFAMER on Sunday May 31, 8:00 
p.m. in front of the Conference Centre (across from the Chateau Laurier, on 
Wellington St.) 

At this vigil, the Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade (COAT) plans to 
project slide and/or video images of Central American children's art 
(depicting  aerial bombardments) onto the exterior wall of the conference 
centre where the Generals will be meeting, June 1 - 3. At the May 31 Vigil, 
we will also cross the street to the Westin Hotel, where the Generals and 
wives will be having their "Welcome to Canada" dinner. This is hosted by the 
Canadian Aerospace Industries. After 8 p.m. they have the rest of their 
evening free and we may see them leaving for a stroll around the market. 
They may see us having a vigil.

The Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade is also setting up displays at the 
National Capital Air (War) Show, May 30-31. Join us in leafletting the 
crowds. We will also have a display inside the air show of children's 
paintings from Central America, depicting warplanes bombing villages, etc. 

We need your help to get the word out to as many people as possible. 

This is a rare opportunity to cross paths with some of Latin America's most 
notorious generals. See the schedule for opportunities to meet them. 

We are encouraging individuals and groups to take advantage of these 
opportunities to make their non-violent messages of peace, human rights 
and democracy heard by these air force generals. 

I suggest that everyone make it to the vigil AND if you have further energy, 
resources etc. then plan another non-violent action. Do the media for your 
action yourself, but let COAT know what you're doing so that if several 
groups are planning something at the same time, we'll let you know. We can 
also do a more general media release with all of the actions on 
it. If you want us to include you in such a general press release, let us know. 

I think that confronting the generals as they attend the military trade show 
is also very important as their connections with Canadian businesses 
selling military hardware is more significant than their interest in 
"normal" shopping or sight seeing. If anyone wants to join with COAT folks 
in this effort please let me know.

Without further ado, here is the schedule for the Conference of the Chiefs of 
the Air Forces of the Americas (CONJEFAMER) 

Day 1 Agenda
Saturday 30 May 1998

Dress: As desired

08:00
Delegates begin arriving at Miami-Dade International for check-in to board 
CF Airbus. Met by CF Delegation.

11:00
Depart Miami-Dade International Airport

Dress: Service Uniform / Spouses Informal 

14:00
Arrive Ottawa International Airport. Met by LGen Kinsman with Honour 
Guard and Military Band.
15:00
Check into Westin Hotel. Check into rooms.

Dress: Service Uniform / Spouses Semi-formal 

19:00
"Welcome to Canada!" Reception at "Rideau Hall", home of His Excellency the 
Governor General of Canada. VIP guests, Ambassadors, Attaches, Canadian 
hosts and spouses. Hors d'oeuvres/canapes.
21:00
Return to Westin Hotel. Remainder of evening free.


Day 2 Agenda
Sunday 31 May 1998

Dress:Summer Service Dress / Spouses Casual 

07:00 - 08:30
Breakfast at Westin Hotel in Main Dining Room
08:30
Depart hotel for National Capital Air Show
09:00 - 11:30
Tour Canadian Aerospace Exhibits
11:45 - 13:30
Lunch VIP Chalet:
Sponsored by Canadian Aerospace Industry
13:30 - 16:00
Observe National Capital Air Show
(Snowbirds participate)
16:00 & 17:00
Buses shuttle to Westin Hotel

Dress: Business Suit / Spouses Semi-formal 

18:30 - 22:00
Reception/Dinner in Westin Ballroom.
Hosted by Canadian Aerospace Industries. Guest speaker Aerospace 
Industries Assoc CDN (AIAC).
22:00
Remainder of evening free.

Day 3 Agenda
Monday 1 June 1998

Dress: Service Dress / Spouses Casual

07:00 - 08:00
Breakfast at Westin Hotel in Main Dining Room.

08:00 - 09:00
CONJEFAMER Opening Ceremonies at Government Conference Centre (GCC). 
Military Band. Welcoming and Opening Comments by the Canadian and Chilean 
Chiefs of the Air Staffs.

09:00 - 12:00
Conference Activities - 1st Plenary Session

12:00 - 13:00
Lunch at Government Conference Centre

13:00 - 16:30
Conference Activities
1st Executive and Bilateral Sessions


Dress: Business Suit / Spouses Semi-formal 


18:00 - 23:30
Tour of Museum of Civilization and Reciprocal
Dinner


Spousal Program

07:00 - 08:30
Breakfast at Westin Hotel

09:00 - 11:30
VIP Tour of National Gallery of Canada

11:30 - 13:00
Lunch at "Euro Cafe"

13:00 - 15:00
Tour of Parliament

15:00 - 16:30
Shopping on Sparks Street (Rideau Centre if inclement weather)

16:30 - 17:00
Rejoin main program

Day 4 Agenda
Tuesday 2 June 1998

Dress:Summer Service Dress (short sleeve) / Spouses Casual 

07:00 - 08:00
Breakfast at Westin Hotel
08:00 - 12:00
Conference Activities - 2nd Plenary Session
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch at Government Conference Centre
13:00 - 16:30
Conference Activities
2nd Executive and Bilateral Sessions

Dress: Casual

18:30 - 22:30
Free Evening: Diplomatic Courtesy Calls
Dinner (voluntary) at "La Ronde" Radisson Revolving Restaurant
Spousal Program

07:00 - 08:30
Breakfast at Westin Hotel
09:00 - 12:00
Visit Wakefield, Mackenzie King Estate, Gatineau
11:30 - 13:00
Lunch at Casino de Hull
13:00 - 16:00
Ottawa City & Market Tour
Shopping at Rideau Centre
16:00 - 16:30
Rejoin main program

Day 5 Agenda
Wednesday 3 June 1998

Dress:Summer Service Dress / Spouses Casual 

06:30 - 07:30
Breakfast at Westin Hotel Main Dining Room
07:30 - 08:00
Bus to Canada Reception Centre
0830 - 09:30
Transit via CC-150 to Trenton
09:30 - 11:30
Tour 8 Wing Trenton
11:30 - 13:00
Lunch at Officers Mess
13:00 - 15:30
Observe Humanitarian/SAR display at Baker's Island
16:00 - 16:45
Transit via CC - 1:30 to Ottawa

Dress: Business Suit / Spouses Semi-formal 


19:00 - 23:30
Canadian Aviation Museum, Closing ceremonies, Awards presentation and 
Farewell dinner.

Spousal Program in Trenton


09:30 - 11:30
Tour the Family Resource Centre
11:30 - 13:00
BBQ Lunch at Baker's Island
13:00 -13:30
Rejoin main program

Day 6 Agenda

Thursday 4 June 1998

Dress: (as required) Summer uniform (short sleeve) or casual 

07:00 - 09:00
Breakfast at Westin Hotel
09:00 - 09:30
Luggage delivered to Airport
09:00 - 11:30
Finalization of hotel bills, bilateral sessions as required, last minute 
shopping.
11:30 - 12:00
Transit to Ottawa International Airport
13:00 - 13:30
Depart via CC-150 for Miami and Washington (Lunch on aircraft)


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For more information: 
Richard Sanders, Coordinator, Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade (COAT) 
COAT, 489 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 3N7 Tel: (613) 231-
3076	Fax (613) 231-2614
Email: ad207@freenet.carleton.ca