MONDAY, AUG. 23

The Liberal Express in B.C.—The Liberal Express rolls into B.C. making stops in Kamloops (Cowboy Coffee, 225 Victoria St., Kamloops, B.C. 8:45 a.m.); Vernon (Turtle Mountain Estate Winery, 3111 Agnew Rd. 11:30 a.m.) and the Okanagan Area, where local liberal candidate Ross Rebagliati invites you to meet Michael Ignatieff at "The Peach on the Beach." (Rotary Park, 185 Lakeshore Dr., Penticton, B.C. 2 p.m.) Aug. 23. http://events.liberal.ca

Burnaby-New Westminster AGM—The Burnaby-New Westminster Federal Liberal Association holds its AGM. 6 p.m. Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch – Burnaby Public Library, Burnaby, B.C. Contact: Rana Dhatt at 604-435-5259.

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

Liberal Supper with Bob Rae in Elliot Lake—Liberal candidate for Algoma-Maitoulin-Kapukasing Francois Cloutier welcomes Liberal MP Bob Rae (Toronto Centre) for a supper. Aug. 24, 6 p.m. $75. Hampton Inn, 279 King's Highway 108, Elliot Lake, Ont. Contact: Murray McDonald at 706-808-3583.

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

Canada's Refugee Dilemma—Join former Canadian high commissioner to Sri Lanka, Martin Collacott for a talk on "Canada's Refugee Dilemma: Are There Lessons to be Learned from Australia?" Aug. 5, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $25. Fraser Institute Boardroom, 4th floor, 1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, B.C. events@fraserinstitute.org

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

Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Liberal Dose of Eggs— Join local Liberal candidate Doug Ferguson for a Liberal Family BBQ. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., $10. Griffith Farm, 4091 Nauvoo, Alvinston, Ont. Contact: Mike Ferguson at 519-627-3606.

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.

MONDAY, AUG. 30

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

SUNDAY, SEPT. 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

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

Wine and Cheese with Dominic Leblanc—Join Laurier Club members for a wine and cheese reception with Liberal MP Dominic Leblanc (Beauséjour). Sept. 7, 5 p.m. 10 Country Garden Rd., Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Nfld. libcan@nf.aibn.com

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

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10

Annual Barbecue and Mugging—The Parliamentary Press Gallery will hold its annual barbecue-mugging for full-time members only. Sept. 10, 12 p.m. East Block Courtroom, or in case of rain, Room 200 West Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10

Rebuilding the East End of Montreal in Liberal Red with Bob Rae—Bob Rae will be the special guest at a spaghetti fundraising dinner held by the riding associations of Laurier-Sainte-Marie, La Pointe de L'ile and Hochelaga. Sept. 10, $20. Restaurant Lanni, 3132 Sherbrooke St. E., Montreal, Que. http://events.liberal.ca

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, SEPT. 11

2nd Annual Local Heroes Community BBQ—Liberal MP Siobhan Coady (St. John's South-Mount Pearl, Nfld.) hosts the 2nd Annual Local Heroes Community BBQ to honour, celebrate and thank local protective personnel. Sept. 11,12-3 p.m. Free. Swiler's Rugby Club, 100 Crosbie Rd, St. John's, Nfld. http://siobhancoady.liberal.ca

Turandot—Opera Lyra presents the fantastical tale of the beautiful yet ruthless Princess Turandot and the young suitor who is bewitched by her. Sept. 11-18, 8 p.m. Tickets $45 and up. National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. www.nac-cna.ca

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, SEPT. 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

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