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Earnscliffe's Patrick Kennedy, left, enjoying the night of June 21 with Global Public Affairs' Philip Cartwright, who the next day succeeded the former as GRIC president. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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Kennedy takes bow, departs lobbying leadership position as GRIC holds summer soirée

By SHRUTI SHEKAR

The GRIC event was fun, even for those who party like princesses.

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    Parliamentary Calendar

    Friday , July 7 , 2017

    Germany holds the G20 presidency in 2017 and will host the Leaders’ Summit in Hamburg on July 7 and 8. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to attend.

    Wednesday , July 12 , 2017

    The bank is expected to make its latest interest rate announcement as well as publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report. 10 a.m.

    Wednesday , September 6 , 2017

    The bank is expected to make its latest interest rate announcement. 10 a.m.

    Sunday , September 17 , 2017

    Leadership candidates will have one last chance to pitch to voters before voting begins tomorrow. Toronto, Ont.

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