All Study Groups will reconvene in Quebec City. Each group prepares a report reflecting their perceptions and insights on the complex concerns of the communities they have visited, and presents its findings to the Governor General and other members of the Conference. For reference purposes, you will find below the preliminary schedule for the 2025 Closing Plenary. All times are subject to change.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
1:00 pm
Study Groups arrive in Quebec City and are transported to the Hotel Le Concorde
All day
Study Groups meet in their breakout rooms at the Hotel Le Concorde to work on their closing presentations
6:00 pm
Buffet dinner available in the main ballroom lobby
Groups can eat in the Ballroom or take food back to their breakout rooms.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
7:00 am
Breakfast buffet
All day
Study Groups meet in their breakout rooms to work on their closing presentations
12:00 pm
Lunch available in the Ballroom Lobby
Groups can eat in the Ballroom or take food back to their breakout rooms
6:00 pm
Reception and dinner in Quebec City
Evening
Groups return to the Hotel to finalize their closing presentations
Thursday, May 29, 2025
6:30 am
Breakfast buffet
8:30 am
Opening remarks from the Governor General and Conference Chair
(Ballroom)
Morning
Study Group presentations
(Ballroom)
12:00 pm
Lunch
Afternoon
Study Group presentations
(Ballroom)
5:30 pm
Reception at the Citadelle
8:30 pm
Dine around for study groups in the heart of Quebec City
Friday, May 30, 2025
6:30 am
Breakfast buffet
Morning
Study Group presentations
(Ballroom)
12:00 pm
Lunch
Afternoon
Study Group presentations
(Ballroom)
3:55 pm
Closing remarks and Conference slide show
5:30 pm
Official group photo
6:30 pm
Reception, closing gala dinner and evening entertainment
10:30 pm to 11:45 pm
Shuttle bus service available between the Closing Gala and the Hotel Le Concorde