PDAC is committed to providing a positive experience for all participants and expects attendees to show respect and courtesy toward one another at all official PDAC Convention events. At all times during the Convention the Attendee shall conduct themselves in a professional and appropriate manner and shall comply with all applicable laws, as well as all policies and rules of PDAC and the event venue. The Attendee shall refrain from any action that will cause disruption to the event or interfere with attendee participation at the Convention.
PDAC is not responsible for unofficial convention events such as spinoff/satellite events hosted by organizations other than PDAC. The Attendee fully assumes the risk of loss, damages, injury or death that may arise upon attending any such third party spinoff/satellite events.
The Attendee acknowledges that PDAC operates the Convention with the aim of creating an event-space that fosters information-sharing, dialogue and collaboration across the mineral exploration and development industry and with partners and stakeholder groups in a safe, open, non-threatening and non-violent environment and atmosphere (the “Character of the Convention”). In order to cultivate and maintain the Character of the Convention, PDAC reserves the right to take such action as it deems necessary, reasonable and/or in the best interest of the Convention to preserve the Character of the Convention, including, without limitation:
a. the right to determine the eligibility of any company, product or service to attend and/or be displayed or exhibited at the Convention; and
b. the right to restrict, limit, prohibit or evict any exhibitor, representative, attendee, sponsor, person(s), product, exhibit, demonstration or activity which:
- detracts from or disrupts the Character of the Convention;
- causes any nuisance, disruption, barrier or distraction to the Convention and its Attendees, exhibitors and sponsors; and/or
- violates these Terms and Conditions and/or the 2025 PDAC Convention Sponsorship Terms and/or the PDAC 2025 Exhibitor Terms and Conditions, as applicable.
In the event PDAC takes any of the above actions with the intent of preserving the Character of the Convention, PDAC shall not be liable to the Attendee or any exhibitor (including its representatives, if applicable) for any exhibitor, membership, sponsorship, attendee or other fees, expenses or costs whatsoever incurred by the Attendee or any exhibitor (including its representatives, if applicable).
Violation of the Agreement may result in PDAC removing the Attendee from the Convention without any recourse by the Attendee to PDAC for any fees, costs and expenses. PDAC may further disqualify the Attendee from attending or participating in any future conventions and events hosted by PDAC.
11 (a). Violation of Human Rights
PDAC supports and abides by the principles articulated in the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We do not tolerate discriminatory treatment in any form. Examples of discriminatory treatment may include inappropriate use of language, denial of a benefit based on any enumerated ground and/or any other conduct that in any way differentiates or distinguishes attendees on the basis of any enumerated ground.
Harassment is a form of discrimination. It includes any unwanted physical or verbal behaviour that offends or humiliates you, which can occur when someone:
- makes unwelcome remarks or jokes about your race, religion, sex, age, disability or any other of the grounds of discrimination;
- threatens or intimidates you because of your race, religion, sex, age, disability or any other of the grounds of discrimination;
- makes unwelcome physical contact with you, such as touching, patting, or pinching.
If an Attendee engages in harassing behaviour, the convention organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the convention with no refund.
11 (b). Substance Use
During the course of the Convention, alcohol consumption is permitted during designated events, in designated areas. Attendees who are of legal age of consumption may consume alcohol responsibly at such designated areas. Smoking (including cannabis) is prohibited inside the MTCC and Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The use of illegal narcotics, (collectively, the “Prohibited Substances”), at the Convention is prohibited. Attendees found to be intoxicated or incapacitated will not be permitted on the Convention floor. Substance misuse will not be tolerated in any capacity. Any person found to be engaging in (i) substance misuse or (ii) the use of any Prohibited Substances at the Convention or other events related thereto, will be removed from the Convention without reimbursement of registration or other Convention related fees, and/or may be prohibited from future attendance and participation at PDAC events. PDAC reserves the same rights and remedies with respect to any Attendee found in possession of illegal narcotics during the Convention, in addition to those contained in Section 11(c.).
11 (c). Criminal Behaviour
Attendees shall not engage in any conduct that violates the Criminal Code of Canada, nor any other federal or provincial laws that apply in the circumstances. Such conduct may include, but is not limited to harassment, assault, sexual assault, the improper use of controlled substances, or possessing a weapon. PDAC shall immediately notify and cooperate with local authorities in the event it becomes aware of any criminal conduct at the Convention.
11 (d). Consequences of Unacceptable Behaviour
Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately. If an Attendee engages in unacceptable behaviour, PDAC may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the Attendee from the Convention with no refund or notifying local authorities. PDAC may, in its reasonable discretion, temporarily ban or permanently expel an Attendee from the Convention.
If you are being harassed or subject to improper behaviour or comments, notice that someone else is being harassed or subject to improper behaviour or comments, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of Convention staff immediately.
11(e). Reporting
Uniformed security personnel and/or Toronto Police Service are present at all official PDAC events at the MTCC and Fairmont Royal York Hotel. If you witness or feel that you are the subject of unacceptable behaviour or have any other general safety concerns, please notify a member of security or police immediately. MTCC Security can be reached by calling 416 585 8160 or dialing 8160 from any house phone within the convention centre. Fairmont Security can be reached by calling 416 368 2511.
Attendees may report an incident to PDAC directly using our secure website or dedicated hotline. Visit www.pdac.ca/convention/attendee-info/code-of-conduct to report an incident.