Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF)

International Relations and Marketing and Investment Attraction

Application for Project Participation and Cost-Shared Funding

2018SIAL Canada – Montreal

May 1 – 5, 2018

Please complete, sign, scan and email to Project Officer: Shelly Nguyen, by Application Deadline: January 31, 2018

COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Name (Legal Entity Name)
Registration Number (assigned by Alberta Registries when your company was incorporated): / Registration Date (when your company was registered in Alberta Registry):
Address (street address, city, province, postal code) / Company Phone Number
Name of primary contact for this project
Email address / Contact Phone Number
Detailed product description or product lines to be promoted during this event.
Sampling:
Yes No
What products?
If yes, does your product require refrigeration?
Yes No
Does your product require cooking on site?
Yes No
Other sampling requirements (e.g. knives, cups, plates, etc.)
Are you interested in Business to Business (B2B) meetings with:
Canadian buyers US buyers International buyers (outside of Canada and US)
Please complete the following information for development of booth signs and company profiles for B2B meetings.
Brief company description (150-200 words):
Website:
Target export markets:
Target audience/contacts (e.g. importers, wholesalers/distributors, agents/brokers, retail, food service, food manufacturing):
Logo and product photos (copy and paste it in and also attach to email):
Companies participating in AF international missions that include exhibiting in trade shows and table top events, are required to obtain, maintain and provide evidence of general liability insurance in an amount not less than $2,000,000 inclusive per occurrence, insuring against bodily injury, personal injury and property damage including loss of use thereof (to include worldwide coverage if the event is outside of Canada and the USA). Such insurance shall include $2,000,000 products liability coverage, and be valid during dates of project.
Certificate of Insurance is attached Certificate of Insurance already on file with AF Non Applicable
Companies participating in AF international missions are encouraged to have a profile in The Alberta Agri-Food Export Catalogue. There is no cost for this profile. If your company does not yet have a profile and needs to set one up, please check here
There are limits to the amount of funding you may use for this project from public sector sources, including any industry associations which receive government grants or check-off fees. All funding or cost-sharing must be disclosed.
Are you using funding from another source towards expenses related to participating in this event (federal or provincial government, industry association, etc.)? Yes No
If yes, please indicate from which funding entity, and the amount or proportion of costs covered:______
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: If selected to participate, the Company agrees with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (“AF”) as follows:
  1. The Company is wholly responsible for its own product samples and promotional materials. The Company’s responsibilities include bringing sufficient amounts of samples and promotional materials; ensuring the safe storage, handling, and serving of food; supplying its own display equipment and tools; and using accurate information in its promotional materials.
  2. Product showcases shall be coordinated by AF. To ensure a successful Mission for all participants, the Company shall comply with the instructions of the AF coordinator, as well as the rules of the event host and hosting facility.
  3. The Company and its representatives are responsible for the costs and expenses incurred by them in relation to their participation in the Mission.
  4. If AF determines that the Company is ineligible for the project, is unlikely to be prepared for the project, or is otherwise unsuitable for the project, AF may require the Company to quit the initiative.
  5. After the Mission, the Company will complete an evaluation form. AF will not collect any personal or business confidential information about the Company or its representatives.
  6. The Company is solely responsible for any vehicle rental and agrees to review and be familiar with all local drivers’ license requirements at the event location outside ofCanada. It is recommended that the Company discuss vehicle rental insurance with its insurance broker to determine its insurance needs.
  7. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AF, and their respective employees and agents from any and all third party claims, demands, actions or costs (including legal costs on a solicitor-client basis) for which the Company is legally responsible, including those arising out of the presence of traces of ingredients and materials in the food samples, and including those arising out of negligence or willful acts by the Company or its employees or agents. This hold harmless provision shall survive this agreement.
  8. Without limiting its liabilities, where required, the Company shall insure its operations under a contract of General Liability Insurance, in accordance with the Insurance Act (Alberta) in an amount not less than $2,000,000 inclusive per occurrence (to include worldwide coverage if this initiative is held outside of Canada and the United States of America) against bodily injury, personal injury and property damage including loss of use thereof. Such insurance shall include products liability coverage.The Company shall provide evidence of the required insurance in the form of a detailed certificate of insurance issued to Alberta Agriculture and Forestry as certificate holder, which must be attached to this application form.
  9. The Company and its representatives are required to obtain and maintain travel medical insurance for the duration of participation for any mission travel outside of Canada.

Authorized Signature: ______Print Name:______Date:______
Company Name: ______
This person must be authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company, and may be a different individual than the primary contact above

The personal information collected on this form is being collected for the purposes of administering this initiative, which is a component of the Growing Forward 2 International Market Development and Investment Attraction Internal Initiative funding program of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. The information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, and is subject to that Act. If you have any questions about the collection or use of your information, please contact Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, International Relations and Marketing, at 7000-113 St NW, Edmonton AB T6H 5T6, (t) 780-422-7093 or toll free at 310-0000.