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Crossing the 49th: Investigative journalism
techniques from both sides of the border


Oct. 22, 2005 • Windsor, Ontario, Canada

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) present the third edition of this unique conference.

Please join us for an exciting, information-filled conference for journalists from both sides of the border. Listen to leading investigative journalists from Canada and the United States. Each panel features a U.S. and a Canadian expert — some of the top investigative journalists on the continent sharing tips on digging up everything from documents to data.

Conference Location
Ramada Plaza Hotel & Suites Windsor
430 Ouellette Ave.
Ouellette Ave and Park St.
Windsor, ON N9A 1B2, CA
Hosts:


Sponsors:
Detroit Free Press
The Detroit News


Conference Schedule

Hotel Reservations: To get the discounted rate of $99 plus tax (Canadian), please make your hotel reservation by Oct. 15. To convert the rate to U.S. dollars, please click here.
To make your reservation please call 877-256-4656 and ask for the Canadian Association of Journalists' room block.

Conference Registration
Registration is $75 (US) for professionals, $35 (US) for students. Conference registration fees include a six-month membership in IRE and snacks, coffee breaks and lunch at the conference. There are two options to register:

  • Online registration is now closed but we will be taking registration on site. To register at the conference, please print and fill out the PDF form and bring it with you.
  • Download a registration form (PDF)
For more information please contact Ev Ruch-Graham, sr. conference coordinator, ev@ire.org, 573-882-8969.

Travel Information
It is strongly recommended that you have either a current passport or a certified (no copies) birth certificate when entering and exiting Canada.