MONDAY, JULY 12

Ottawa Victory Fund BBQ with Michael Ignatieff—Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and MP Mauril Belanger (Ottawa-Vanier) and Liberal candidate for Ottawa-Orleans David Bertschi host a BBQ and rally. July 12, 5:30 p.m. Free for Victory Fund members, $20 others. MIFO, 6600 Carrière St., Orleans, Ont. Contact: Alexandre Mattard-Michaud at alexmmichaud@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JULY 13

Town Hall with Dr. Carolyn Bennett—Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett and members of the South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale Federal Liberal Association will hold a community town hall on seniors health and end of life care issues. July 13, 1 p.m. White Rock Elks Hall No. 431, 1469 George St., White Rock, B.C. www.liberal.ca

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14

Liberal Express in Kingston—Join Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and the Liberal Express for lunch and a town hall. July 16, 12 p.m. $30. Chez Piggy Restaurant, 68 Princess St., Kingston, Ont. Contact: Ron Hartling at 1-866-899-1613 or president@kingstonliberals.ca

FRIDAY, JULY 16

MP Rob Anders' BBQ—Conservative MP Rob Anders (Calgary West, Alta.) hosts his annual BBQ. July 16, 5-8 p.m. Al Azhar Mounted Patrol Grounds, 5225-101 St. NW, Calgary, Alta. RSVP to Margaret at 403-292-6666.

CFUW AGM 2010—The Canadian Federation of University Women holds its AGM. Highlights include workshops, panel discussions, tours, and a dinner. July 16-18, $475. Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent St., Ottawa, Ont. www.cfuw.org

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group travels to Calgary, Alberta for a meeting of The Pacific Northwest Economic Annual Summit. July 16-20. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

SATURDAY, JULY 17

Conservative MP Patrick Brown's BBQ—Conservative MP Patrick Brown (Barrie, Ont.) hosts his 5th annual BBQ. July 17, 12-2 p.m. Dorian Parker Centre, Sunniedale Park, Barrie, Ont.

Wine, Women and Song: B.C. Women's Liberal Commission Fraser Valley Wine Tour—Join the BC Women's Liberal Commission for a tour of the Fraser Valley Wineries. Ticket includes wine tastings, tour, hors d'oeuvres, charter bus and more. July 17, 9 a.m-6 p.m. $125. Bus Pickup, Oakridge Mall, 650 West 41st Ave., Vancouver, B.C. Contact: Mary Pynenburg at 604-562-3124.

SUNDAY, JULY 18

Confliction—Take in an interactive one-hour play while sipping tea on the veranda of the historic Laurier House. An overworked and overwhelmed student visits Laurier House and finds herself involved in the past experiences of two of Canada's most celebrated prime ministers. Tour included. July 18, Sundays at 3 p.m. throughout July; 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. throughout August. $14.70. Laurier House, 335 Laurier Ave. E., Ottawa, Ont. www.canadascapital.gc.ca

The XVIII International AIDS Conference—The XVIII International AIDS Conference will be held in Vienna, Austria. July 18-23.

THURSDAY, JULY 22

Orchestra in the Park 2010—The National Arts Centre presents Orchestra in the Park 2010 featuring L'Orchestre de la Francophonie, conducted by Jean-Philippe Tremblay. July 22, 7:30 p.m. Free. Lebreton Flats Park, Ottawa, Ont. www.nac-cna.ca

FRIDAY, JULY 23

Orchestra in the Park 2010—The National Arts Centre presents Orchestra in the Park 2010 featuring Opera under the Stars with the NAC Orchestra, and singers Isabel Bayrakdarian and Michael Schade. July 23, 7:30 p.m. Free. LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa, Ont. www.nac-cna.ca

Beautiful Destruction: Alberta Tar Sands Aerial Photographs—This exhibition, Beautiful Destruction, is the result of photographer Louis Helbig's 2008 cross-country journey in an antique plane. July 23-Sept. 26. City Hall Art Gallery, 110 Laurier Ave. W. 613-580-2424 ext. 28425 or http://ottawa.ca/arts

Parliamentary Associations—The Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will attend the 35th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Port of Spain, Trinidad. July 23-31. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

SATURDAY, JULY 24

Governor General's Summer Concert Series—Today's feature concert is Songs and Tangos from the Americas with Gryphon Trio and Patricia O'Callaghan. July 24, 1 p.m. Free. Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ont. http://www.gg.ca

Governor General's Summer Concert Series—The Band of the Ceremonial Band performs. July 24, 3 p.m. Free. Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ont. http://www.gg.ca

Orchestra in the Park—The National Arts Centre presents Orchestra in the Park 2010 featuring Nikki Yanofsky and the NACO. July 24, 7:30 p.m. Free. LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa, Ont. www.nac-cna.ca

SUNDAY, JULY 25

Governor General's Summer Concert Series—Today's concert will feature the African String Quartet. July 25, 1 p.m. Free. Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ont. http://www.gg.ca

Governor General's Summer Concert Series—Today's concert will feature Time for Three. July 25, 3 p.m. Free. Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ont. http://www.gg.ca

Orchestra in the Park—The National Arts Centre presents Orchestra in the Park 2010 featuring Gershwin in the Park with pianist Stewart Goodyear. July 25. 7:30 p.m. Free. LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa, Ont. www.nac-cna.ca

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend the National Conference of State Legislators in Louisville, Kentucky. July 25-28. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

MONDAY, JULY 26

The Four Indian Kings: War and Diplomacy in 1710—The famous portraits of four Aboriginal emissaries who traveled to London 300 years ago to visit Queen Anne are on display, along with related historical material. Runs until Sept. 6. Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau, Que., www.civilization.ca

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

National Youth Orchestra of Canada—The 94-member National Youth Centre Orchestra of Canada performs works by Strauss and others. Conducted by Jacques Lacombe. July 28, 7:30 p.m. Free. Southam Hall, NAC, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. 613-947-7000 or www.nac-cna.ca

Sir John A. Walking Tour—Liberal MP Bob Rae (Toronto-Centre) will lead a special Sir-John A. Macdonald Walking Tour through downtown Kingston. Proceeds from the walk will go to the Queen's University Library of Political Leadership book series. July 29, 4 p.m. $50. Kingston Visitor Centre, City Hall, Kingston, Ont. For more information, contact Arthur Milnes at 613-328-5592 or arthur.milnes@sympatico.ca

SATURDAY, JULY 31

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend the 64th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference in Charleston, SC. July 31-Aug. 4. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

Council of the Federation Summer Meeting—Manitoba will host the 2010 Council of the Federation Summer Meeting. Aug. 4-6. Winnipeg, Man. www.councilofthefederation.ca

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend the 65th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Toronto, Ont. Aug. 8-11. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Hockey Night in Barrie III—Conservative MP Patrick Brown (Barrie, Ont.) presents Hockey Night in Barrie, a fundraiser for the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Barrie Molson Centre, Barrie, Ont.

MONDAY, AUGUST 16

National Inuit Youth Summit—Inuit youth from across Canada will gather for a National Inuit Youth Summit. Inuvik, N.W.T. Aug. 16-20. Call 613-292-4482.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

MP Bruce Stanton's Annual Summer BBQ—Conservative MP Bruce Stanton (Simcoe North, Ont.) hosts his annual summer BBQ. Aug. 22, 3-6 p.m. Coldwater Curling Club, 9 Michael Anne Dr., Simcoe, Ont. www.brucestanton.com

The 62nd IPAC Annual Conference—IPAC is hosting its 62nd Annual Conference. The theme is Guardians of Our Communities, from Local to Global. Aug. 22-25. More details TBA. Ottawa, Ont. www.ipac.ca

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25

Welland Annual Pig Roast & BBQ—Join the Welland Liberals for the Annual Pig Roast and BBQ. Special guest Liberal MP Marlene Jennings will be in attendance. August 25, 4-7 p.m. $25. Club Richelieu, 565 River Rd., Welland, Ont. For more information, contact Sue Barnett at 905-714-0007 or sueb.on@cogeco.ca

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27

Commemorating The Ottawa Journal—Raise a glass or two to E. Norman Smith and Grattan O'Leary and to commemorate the Ottawa Journal, 30 years after its final issue. August 27, 4-8 p.m. RCAF Mess, 158 Gloucester St., Ottawa, Ont.

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend the 76th Annual Meeting of the Southern Governor's Association in Birmingham, Alabama. August 27-30. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-France Inter-Parliamentary Association will attend the 37th Annual Meeting in Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Calgary, Alta. Aug. 29-Sept. 4. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

Liberal Summer Caucus—The Liberal Party of Canada will hold its national summer caucus. Aug. 30-Sept.1. Inverary Inn Resort, Baddeck, Cape Breton, N.S., 613-996-6740.

Parliamentary Associations—The Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association will attend a meeting of the Defence and Security Committee in Denmark, Greenland and Iceland. Aug. 30-Sept. 4. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association visits Ouagdougou, Burkina Faso and Cotonou, Benin. Sept. 5-10. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Parliamentary Associations—The Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association travels to Seychelles for a bilateral visit. Sept. 7-12. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Torturing Democracy: The Declassified History of the U.S. Response to 9/11—CIGI presents a lecture "Torturing Democracy: The Declassified History of the U.S. Response to 9/11." Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m. CIGI, 57 Erb St., Waterloo, Ont. 519-885-2444 ext. 281 or cfitzpatrick@cigionline.org

FRIDAY, SEPTMBER 10

Parliamentary Associations—The Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association travels to Nairobi, Kenya for the 56th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. Sept. 10-19. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend a meeting of the Council of State Governments West 63rd annual Meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho. Sept. 11-14. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association will attend the Ninth Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region in Brussels, Belgium. Sept. 13-17. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Intergovernmental Forum on Risk Management—The Conference Board of Canada presents The Intergovernmental Forum on Risk Management 2010. Sept. 15-16. Crowne Plaza Ottawa, 101 Lyon St., Ottawa, Ont. www.conferenceboard.ca

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group will attend a meeting of the CAN-AM Border Trade Alliance in Washington, D.C. Sept. 19-21. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

The House Sitting—The House of Commons is scheduled to return today for the fall session.

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