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OAAS 175th Anniversary
A glimpse into the past provides a great deal of insight into the present. The OAAS is 175 years old this year!
Glancing at our history emphasizes the reality of the transformative change that has taken place for the Provincial body of the Agricultural Societies in Ontario and what is yet to come.
This is the official members' website for the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. The OAAS is the provincial association representing over 200 Agricultural Societies from across the province. Its mission is a resource for its Members, by providing leadership through communication and education and encouraging the promotion of a rural way of life in Ontario.
Convention Registration is now open
2022 OAAS Convention
February 17-19
at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel (Richmond HIll)
https://www.assistexpo.ca/oaas
Early bird rates:
- 3-day rate is $125 + HST
- 1-day rate is $100 + HST
Will be accepted until Friday January 28
Regular rates:
- 3-day rate is $150 + HST
- 1-day rate is $125 + HST
Rates for January 29 – February 16
Late rates:
- 3-day rate is $175 + HST
- 1-day rate is $150+ HST
Rates for January 29 – February 16
Each agricultural society is eligible to register up to 3 voting delegates
Announcing On-Demand Insurance Partnership with Duuo
We’ve partnered with Duuo to provide vendors at OAAS member events with access to affordable short-term vendor insurance. Backed by The Co-operators, Duuo coverage can be purchased online in just a few clicks, making it an ideal solution for any casual vendors. OAAS has negotiated an exclusive rate with Duuo, so your vendors enjoy coverage at a preferred rate.
MARK your calendar Sept 22nd at 7pm updates from OMAFRA for Vaccination Certificates
To register for the webinar, click here
This webinar will be of particular interest to Agricultural Societies holding fairs or events on or after Sept 22.OMAFRA has provided the following links for materials related to Monday’s announcement:
- News Release: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000807/ontario-releasing-guidance-to-support-proof-of-vaccination-policy
Regulation specific to vaccine certificates (O.Reg 645/21 which amends O.Reg 364/20): ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r21645
- Full Step 3 Regulation (O.Reg 364/20) ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200364 (I assume the vaccine section will be added this at some point)
Guidance document: health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/docs/guidance_proof_of_vaccination_for_businesses_and_organizations.pdf
- Questions and Answers: health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/docs/fq_proof_of_vaccination_for_businesses_and_organizations.pdf
Note: if you have any questions for the webinar, you must send them to:
Vince Brennan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. PRIOR to the meeting.
Please mark in the subject line of the email “Questions or comments for the webinar.”
All questions must be received by the end day on September 20th.