AGC Labor and Employment Law Council’s
2024 Fall Meeting
September 26-28 | Montreal, Quebec, CA
Members in good standing of the AGC Labor and Employment Law Council (“LELC”) are encouraged to attend the LELC’s annual Fall Meeting on September 26-28, 2024, at the elegant and charming Hotel Place d’Armes in Old Montreal.
While the primary purpose of the meeting is to develop the agenda for the LELC’s 20245 Construction Labor Law Symposium and to conduct other LELC business (this is not a CLE program), attendees will also have an opportunity to strengthen their network of fellow construction labor lawyers, hear about the latest labor law developments peers around the country are facing, and get more involved in the LELC.
The itinerary includes several social activities, and spouses/guests are welcome to attend all events other than the Friday morning business meeting. There will be group dinners on Thursday and Friday evenings, and a daytime group activity on Saturday.
As usual, there is no registration fee for the meeting, and several meals will be provided to LELC members gratis. Guest dinners and the Saturday activity fee will be charged back later to those who participate. See below for more info.
You won’t need a suit for this meeting, but you will need your passport!
ACCOMMODATIONS & LOCATION
Recently ranked the second best city hotel in Canada last year by Travel + Leisure, Hotel Place d’Armes is an elegant hotel superbly located in vibrant and engaging Old Montreal. Situated in four stunning 19th-century neoclassical buildings, the hotel delightfully blends history and modernity. Its offerings include a spa, gym, restaurants, and a rooftop terrace with stunning city views.
The LELC has blocked a limited number of guest rooms for Fall Meeting attendees. The nightly group rate is $379 Canadian plus taxes and fees. To reserve a room, use this custom reservations link. Note that the custom reservations site will only allow reservations within the Wednesday to Sunday range, but the group rate is available up to three days prior and three days after. If you would like to extend your stay beyond what you’re able to book using the custom reservations link, please book the dates you want and can via the custom reservations site, then email Sandi Stinson at sandi@cypressplanninggroup.com to let her know which additional nights you want, and she will assist you.
The cut-off date for hotel reservations at the discounted group rate is September 4, 2024, before 5:00 p.m. EDT, but you’re encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible as the room block could sell out sooner.
Hotel room cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival to avoid charge.
ATTIRE
Casual or business casual attire is recommended for the Friday morning meeting, “dressy casual” or “smart casual” is recommended for Thursday and Friday group dinners, and casual attire is recommended for the Saturday group activity.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
See below for the tentative schedule of events. Final arrangements for Saturday’s group activity are TBD, so the time for that activity is very much an estimate, but all group events will end in the afternoon on Saturday.
Spouses/guests are welcome to participate in all events other than the Friday morning business meeting.
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Thursday, September 26 |
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6:30 p.m. |
Cocktails and Dinner at Vieux Port Steakhouse (about 0.3 mi. walk from the hotel) All Fall Meeting registrants and guests are invited, but advance registration for the function is required. Members’ dinners are provided compliments of the LELC. A pro rata share of guest costs will be charged back later to registrants with guests. Please understand that registrants may be charged for late cancellations or “no-shows.” Gather in the hotel lobby at 6:15 p.m. if you’d like to walk over to the restaurant together as a group. |
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Friday, September 27 |
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8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast in Opera at Hotel Place d'Armes All registrants, including spouses/guests are invited. Compliments of the LELC. |
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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Business Meeting in Opera A Room at Hotel Place d'Armes For registered LELC members only. The agenda includes the planning of the 2025 Construction Labor Law Symposium, a discussion of LELC business matters, and, if time allows, a roundtable discussion of current developments in construction labor and employment law. Please come prepared to make suggestions for topics and speakers for the 2025 Construction Labor Law Symposium. |
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12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Officers and Past Chair Meeting in Opera A Room at Hotel Place d'Armes Private meeting of current LELC officers and all past chairmen. |
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10:30p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Free Time No official group lunch or activities are planned, but meeting attendees are encouraged to make plans to spend more time together and explore the many attractions that Montreal has to offer. |
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7:00 p.m. |
Cocktails and Dinner at Restaurant h3 (about 0.4 mi. from hotel) All Fall Meeting registrants and guests are invited, but advance registration for the function is required. Members’ dinners are provided compliments of the LELC. A pro rata share of guest costs will be charged back later to registrants with guests. Please understand that registrants may be charged for late cancellations or “no-shows." Gather in the hotel lobby at 6:45 p.m. if you’d like to walk over to the restaurant together as a group. |
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Saturday, September 28 |
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10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Walking Tour of Old Montreal East Join the group for a private walking tour of the east side of Old Montreal. Continue to get to know your fellow LELC members better while seeing such sites as Notre-Dame Basilica (exterior), Cours le Royer, St-Paul Street, Place Jacques-Cartier, City Hall, Champ de Mars, Bonsecours Street, Bonsecours Market. All Fall Meeting registrants and guests are invited, but advance registration for the function is required. A pro rata share of the cost – estimated to be $18-$38 – will be billed back later. Please understand that registrants may be charged for late cancellations or “no-shows.” |