Here is a link to the cancellation announcement issued by TechNet North.
 

TechNet North was the largest of the three arms of "Secure Canada 2008."

Here is the text of their media release:

 

Cancellation of TechNet North 2008

 

September 18, 2008 -- AFCEA Canada regrets to inform participants and

exhibitors that effective immediately, the 2008 edition TechNet North

scheduled for September 30 and October 1st, 2008, at Lansdowne Park in

Ottawa, has been officially cancelled due to factors beyond its control.

 

This cancellation relates to the federal election currently underway and

restrictions placed on senior government officials participating in public

conferences.

 

We regret any inconvenience this has caused and we thank you for your

understanding regarding this unfortunate situation.

 

Sincerely,

 

Claude Gélinas                                                          Kelly Stewart-Belisle

Chair Organizing Committee                                   President Ottawa Chapter

 

For additional information contact: AFCEA at 613.721.6031 or

info@afceaottawa.org