Sri Sri was at the International Art of Living Centre in St-Mathieu-du-Parc, Quebec, from July 12th-19th, 2009. People from Canada and abroad participated in meditation and yoga programs and had the opportunity to join him for a Meditation for World Peace on July 14th. Before his departure, on July 19th, Sri Sri addressed the Tamil community gathered to celebrate Kaavadi at the Sivananda Ashram in Val Morin, north of Montreal.