The Parliamentary Calendar is a free listing edited by listings editor Alia Heward who can be reached at 613-232-5952, ext. 200. Information regarding political, cultural and governmental events should be sent to alia@hilltimes.com with the subject line 'Parliamentary Calendar' by Wednesdays at noon. Our fax number is 613-232-9055. We can't guarantee inclusion of every event, but we do our best.

MONDAY, AUG. 16

In Your Area Day—Conservative MP Gordon O'Connor (Carleton-Mississippi Mills) will be meeting with constituents. Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m. Almonte Public Library, 155 High St., Almonte, Ont. www.gordonoconnor.ca

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.

The Liberal Express in Ontario—The Liberal Express makes its way back through Northern Ontario, making stops in Sudbury and Kapuskasing. A fundraising lunch with Mr. Ignatieff and local Liberal candidate Francois Cloutier (Centre des Loisiers, 7 Aurora St., Kapuskasing, Ont. 12 p.m. $50.) Aug. 16. http://events.liberal.ca

TUESDAY, AUG. 17

Cherry Pie Networking Event for Women—Cherry Pie is a networking event for women in business who mean business. Aug. 17, 7-11 p.m. $15. Soma, 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to catherineknows@videotron.ca

The Liberal Express in The Yukon—The Liberal Express rolls into Whitehorse. Aug. 17. http://events.liberal.ca

Human Drama in Gaza—Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East presents Human Drama in Gaza, a collection by professional photographers taken before, during and after 22-day assault on Gaza in 2008. Runs until Sept. 26. South Gallery, The ARTS Project, 203 Dundas St., London, Ont. info@cipme.org

THURSDAY, AUG. 19

CAJ AGM—The Canadian Association of Journalists national capital chapter holds its AGM. Bring your ideas for future CAJ events. Nominations and elections of all executive positions will take place. Join us for breakfast. Aug. 19. Register by email to caj_ottawa@yahoo.ca

FRIDAY, AUG. 20

The Liberal Express in B.C.—The Liberal Express rolls into B.C. making a breakfast stop in Nanaimo (Mon Petit Choux Café, 101-120 Commercial St. 10:30 a.m.) and it will make its way to Victoria. Aug. 20. http://events.liberal.ca

SATURDAY, AUG. 21

Annual Corn Roast—The Liberal Party of Canada presents its Annual Corn Roast, a great chance to savour locally produced corn. Aug. 21, 11 a.m. Parc Edouard V11, Saint-Philippe, Que. Contact: Nathalie Dallaire at 450-466-7837.

The Liberal Express in B.C.—The Liberal Express rolls into B.C. making a stop in Vancouver for a BBQ (Kensington Community Centre, 5175 Dumfries St. 11:30 a.m. Free). Aug. 21. http://events.liberal.ca

Community BBQ & Festival—Liberal MP John McKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, Ont.) invites you to his annual community BBQ and festival. Aug. 21, Heron Park Community Centre, Scarborough, Ont. 416-283-1226 or www.johnmckaymp.on.ca

SUNDAY, AUG. 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

Porkapalooza Pig Roast—The Welland New Democrats are hosting a pig roast featuring live entertainment with The Marty Allen Band and The Smoothies. Aug. 22, 12-7 p.m. $35. Club Richelieu, Welland, Ont. For more information, please call Terry at 905-227-0872 or email marilyn.bellamy@gmail.com

The 62nd IPAC Annual Conference—IPAC is hosting its 62nd Annual Conference. The theme is Guardians of Our Communities, from Local to Global. Guest speakers include David Dodge, Kevin Lynch, David Johnston, Kevin Page, and author Steven Covey. Aug. 22-25. Westin Hotel, Ottawa, Ont. www.ipac.ca

The Liberal Express in B.C.—The Liberal Express rolls into B.C. making stops in West Vancouver, Surrey, Chilliwack, and Yale. Aug. 22. http://events.liberal.ca

MONDAY, AUG. 23

The Liberal Express in B.C.—The Liberal Express rolls into B.C. making stops in Kamloops, Vernon (Turtle Mountain Estate Winery, 3111 Agnew Rd. 1:30 a.m.) and the Okanagan Area. Aug. 23. http://events.liberal.ca

In Your Area Day—Conservative MP Gordon O'Connor (Carleton-Mississippi Mills) will be meeting with constituents. Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. Constance Bay Community Centre, Constance Bay, Ont. www.gordonoconnor.ca

TUESDAY, AUG. 24

2010 Constituency BBQ—Conservative MP Joe Preston (Elgin-Middlesex-London) and his staff invite constituents to join them for a BBQ. Aug. 24, 4:30-7 p.m. Dorchester Park Pavilion, Dorchester, Ont. www.joeprestonmp.ca

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 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. Aug. 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

2010 Constituency BBQ—Conservative MP Joe Preston (Elgin-Middlesex-London, Ont.) and his staff invite constituents to join them for a BBQ. Aug. 25, 4:30-7 p.m. Dorchester Park Pavilion, Dorchester, Ont. www.joeprestonmp.ca

THURSDAY, AUG. 26

International Policy Workshop—The Centre for European Studies at Carleton University presents an international policy workshop "Economic and Political Impacts of the Economic Crisis in the EU and Eastern Europe." Guest speakers include John Bachtler, University of Strathclyde, U.K. and Ian Lee, Carleton University. Aug. 26, 1-5 p.m., Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Senate Room, 6th floor, Robertson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Col. By Dr. RSVP by Aug. 20 to easternpartnership@carleton.ca

The Liberal Express in Quebec—The Liberal Express rolls back through Quebec, making stops in Saint-Hubert, Saint-Lambert, Longueuil-Pierre-Boucher, Brossard, and Granby. Aug 26. http://events.liberal.ca

FRIDAY, AUG. 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. Aug. 27, 4-8 p.m. RCAF Mess, 158 Gloucester St., Ottawa, Ont.

The Liberal Express in Quebec—The Liberal Express makes stops in Magog and Ayers' Cliff in the Eastern Townships. Aug. 27. http://events.liberal.ca

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

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Richmond Summer Community BBQ—Conservative MP Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) hosts her annual BBQ. Aug. 28, 12-3 p.m. West Richmond Community Centre, Hugh Boyd Park, Richmond, B.C. 604-775-5790 or http://alicewong.ca

The Liberal Express in Quebec—The Liberal Express makes a stop in Sherbrooke. Aug. 28. http://events.liberal.ca

Leeds Grenville "Olde Fashioned Picnic"—Leeds Grenville Liberals and local candidate Marjory Loveys invite you to a picnic. Just bring a lawn chair. Aug. 28, 1 p.m. $20. Janet Eaton and Rob Wheeler's 7346 County Rd. 28, Elizabethtown, Ont. For more information or to buy tickets email lgfla@magma.ca

SUNDAY, AUG. 29

The Liberal Express in Nova Scotia—The Liberal Express rolls into Nova Scotia, making stops in Truro, Pictou County, Canso, and Big Pond. Aug. 29. http://events.liberal.ca

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, AUG. 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.

2010 Fraser Institute Economics & Markets Program for Journalists—The Fraser Institute presents a graduate seminar-style program of lectures, discussions, Q&A sessions, and presentations with journalists from across Canada. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, $2,000. Opus Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. For more information, call Lindsay Mitchell at 604-688-0221 ext. 595 or lindsay.mitchell@fraserinstitute.org

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, SEPT. 5

MP Bruce Stanton's Summer Fish Fry—Conservative MP Bruce Stanton (Simcoe North) invites you to his annual Summer Fish Fry. Sept. 5, 3-6 p.m. Little Lake Park, upper level, Midland, Ont. www.brucestanton.com

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

MONDAY, SEPT. 6

Fundraising Dinner with Justin Trudeau—A fundraising dinner for Lawrence MacAulay will be held with special guest speaker Justin Trudeau in attendance. Sept. 6, 5:45 p.m. $100. Fort Augustus Recreational Centre, Fort Augustus, P.E.I. 1-877-740-3449 or reception@liberal.pe.ca

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7

The Liberal Express in NWT—The Liberal Express makes wraps up its tour in Yellowknife. Sept. 7-8. http://events.liberal.ca

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8

Annual Sylvia Ostry Lecture and Dinner—Prominent economist Dr. Nouriel Roubini, aka Dr. Doom, will discuss the global economy at Annual Sylvia Ostry Lecture and Dinner, presented by the C.D. Howe Institute. Sept. 8, 6-9 p.m. $350-$1,500. Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue Rd., Toronto, Ont. Please register to Madelaine Gileadi at 416-865-1904 ext. 244 or to mgileadi@cdhowe.org

8th Annual Lumière Gala—A fundraising event in support of the Ottawa Senators Foundation, featuring auctions, local food paired with Ontario wines, live music and fireworks. $125-$150. Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata, Ont. 613-599-0323.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 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