Due to the weather conditions, INRS may decide to suspend its activities for safety reasons, and close one or all of its buildings. If there are no alerts, you can assume that buildings are open and activities are taking place as scheduled.
When is a notice of suspension issued?
If activities are suspended temporarily due to snow or icestorm, INRS will contact all members of its community in anticipation of the morning and afternoon activities, as follows:
Cancellation of morning activities:
Before 7 a.m.
Cancellation of afternoon activities:
Before 11 a.m.
Means of communication
About building closures
The closure may apply to one or more buildings at various INRS locations in Quebec. INRS will always clearly indicate where closures are taking place. When necessary, INRS issues updates on the closures of its buildings during the day.
How is the decision to suspend activities made?
The management of the research centres and the senior administration of INRS will, in consultation, decide to temporarily suspend the activities based on the following information sources and criteria:
- Weather reports and forecasts issued by Environment Canada;
- Road conditions as reported by Quebec’s Ministère des Transports;
- The ability of local public transit to continue operating.
If you are absent or late
Due to the weather conditions, INRS may decide to suspend its activities for safety reasons, and close one or all of its buildings. If there are no alerts, you can assume that buildings are open and activities are taking place as scheduled.
Closure of buildings
Notice issued on February 13, 2025 at 7 a.m.
Please note that due to weather conditions, INRS is closing all its research centers in order to keep its community safe. All courses and teaching activities are cancelled. Administrative services will continue to operate remotely. Laboratories are accessible only for essential work activities.
Closing date:
February 13, 2025
Duration of the closure:
All day
Time of notice:
7 a.m.
Last update:
7 a.m.
Closed buildings
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- Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre
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- 490 de la Couronne Street, Quebec City
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- 2605 Parc-Technologique Blvd, Quebec City
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- Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre
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- Urbanisation Culture Société Research Centre
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- 490 de la Couronne Street, Quebec City
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- 385 Sherbrooke Street E. Montreal
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- Urbanisation Culture Société Research Centre
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- Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre
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- 531 des Prairies Blvd. Laval
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- Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre
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- Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre
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- 1650 Lionel-Boulet Blvd. Varennes
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- 800 de La Gauchetière W, Montreal
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- Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre

Check your INRS emails and follow us on Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn, contact your center’s management if you have any questions.
For information about excused absences and late arrivals, see the Directive on the Temporary Suspension of INRS Activities (In French).