Monday, November 3rd, 2008 – Upcoming political and government events, parties, conferences, conventions and more.

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 U.S.A. Election Watch Party/Fundraiser—Congregate with fellow political junkies or ex-pats; watch the results roll in; and support Big Brothers/Big Sisters Ottawa. 7 p.m., $20 minimum donation. Avant Garde Bar, 135 ½ Besserer St., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to 613-788-2417 or Obama_Ottawa-2008@yahoo.ca U.S. Election Night Party—Bluesky Strategy Group and the Brewers Association of Canada present the Red, White and Bluesky Election Night Party. Nov. 4, 7 p.m. D'arcy McGee Pub, Sparks at Elgin, Ottawa, Ont. RSVP by Oct. 31 to rsvp@blueskystrategygroup.com U.S. Presidential Election—Americans go to the polls to choose their next president and vice-president. Nov. 4. http://www.amcits.com/american_citizen_voter_canada.asp Atlantic Council of Canada Fall Conference—The Atlantic Council of Canada presents its fall conference. This year's theme is "Georgia: Russia's Challenge to NATO?" Nov. 4, Cadieux Auditorium, Lester B. Pearson Bldg., 125 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP by Oct. 29 to http://www.atlantic-council.ca WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 WXN National Breakfast Series—The Women's Executive Network presents a breakfast event with Dr. Rosann O'Reilly Runte, President and Vice-Chancellor, Carleton University who will discuss her strategies for success. Nov. 5, 7:30-9 a.m. $49 members; $65 non-members. The Rideau Club, 99 Bank St., 15th Floor. 1-866-465-3996 ext. 341; www.wxnetwork.com CSPG Parliamentary Business Seminars—The Canadian Study of Parliament Group presents a seminar entitled "In the Arms of the Prime Minister: Making Sense of the Privy Council Office and the Prime Minister's Office." Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m.-noon. 613-995-2937; www.studyparliament.ca Cyber Security: Proactive Defence of Critical Systems and Information—The Conference Board of Canada presents a conference on Cyber Security: Proactive Defence of Critical Systems and Information. Nov. 5-6. $1525-$1725. Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau, Que. 1-800-267-0666 or visit www.conferenceboard.ca THURSDAY, NOV. 6 Famous Five Luncheon—The Famous Five Ottawa Committee is holding a luncheon panel discussion to honour the recipients of the Governor General's Persons Case Award. Moderated by Catherine Clark. Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m., $55. Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Please contact Joanne McDonald at 613-271-2713 or joannejmaevent.com IPAC New Public Servant Brown Bag Lunch—IPAC Edmonton presents a Brown Bag Lunch Seminar. Today's theme is Striking a Balance: Leadership and Ethics. Nov. 6, 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. Boardroom 15G, 15th Floor, Commerce Place, 10155-102 St. Edmonton, Alta. RSVP by Oct. 31 to Kathy Chan at Kathy.chan@edmonton.ca Policy Briefing: Waiting for Healthcare in Canada: A Necessary Evil?—Join Fraser Institute health economists Nadeem Esmail and Maureen Hazel for a look at health care waiting lists. Nov. 6, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Salon #404, The Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 100-6th Ave. SW, Calgary, Alta. www.fraserinstitute.org Panel Discussion: The Power of the Polls—The Canadian Journalism Foundation presents a panel discussion on "The Power of the Polls: Do They Lead or Follow Events?" Moderated by John Honderich. Reception to follow. Nov. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. MaRS Centre, Collaboration Room 3, 101 College St. Toronto, Ont. http://www.cjf-fjc.ca/programs.htm FRIDAY, NOV. 7 WUSC Gala—The World University Service of Canada is celebrating 30 years with a reception and awards gala. This year's theme is Youth Action and Civil Engagement. Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m. International Ballroom, Crowne Plaza, 101 Lyon St., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to Kelly Eubank 613-761-3714. Conference: Policy: From Ideas to Implementation—Carleton University's School of Public Policy and Administration presents a conference, alumni reception and a celebration in honour of retiring Carleton professor G. Bruce Doern entitled, "Policy: From Ideas to Implementation." Nov. 7, 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. $400 conference; $200 dinner; $550 both. NAC, 53 Elgin St., 613-520-2547. Shannon Lecture: What History for What Future of Quebec—Carleton University presents the Shannon Lecture in Social History with Jocelyn Letourneau, University of Laval, who will discuss "What History for What Future of Quebec." Nov. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Room 303, Paterson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Col. By Dr. Post-U.S. Election Briefing: Energy, Security, and Trade—The Conference Board of Canada presents a conference to examine what effect the U.S. elections will have on Canada-U.S. relations. Nov. 7, Arcadian Court, 401 Bay St., Toronto, Ont. www.conferenceboard.ca SATURDAY, NOV. 8 Book Launch: A Bear in War— The Canadian War Museum and Key Porter Books present the launch of A Bear in War by Stephanie Innes and Harry Endrulat, along with a World War I Historian and kid-friendly refreshments. Nov. 8, 10 a.m. Free with museum admission. RSVP with "Bear Ottawa" in the subject line to rsvp@keyporter.com. Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Pl. 2008 Ottawa Authors Book Sale—Looking for some holiday gifts? The 2008 Ottawa Authors Book Sale might just be the place to find them. A basket of books will be raffled off with proceeds donated to CHEO. Max Keeping and Jacqueline Holzman will be on hand Nov. 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to sign copies of Death Can Wait: Stories from Cancer Survivors. RA Centre, Riverside Dr., near Billings Bridge, Ottawa, Ont. To book a table call George Laidlaw at 613-831-2505 or laidlaw@iosphere.net. www.oiw.ca Equal Voice National AGM—Members of Equal Voice are holding their annual AGM today. On the agenda is passing financial statements, address any bylaw amendments and other business. Nov. 8. Noon-2 p.m. www.equalvoice.ca SUNDAY, NOV. 9 70th Anniversary Commemoration of Kristallnacht—The Shoah (Holocaust) Committee of Jewish Federation of Ottawa and event chair Vera Gara invite the public to the 70th Anniversary Commemoration of Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass). Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. Room 200, West Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. MONDAY, NOV. 10 First Ministers' Meeting—PM Stephen Harper has called a First Ministers' meeting to discuss the economy and other matters. Nov. 10. Ottawa, Ont. http://pm.gc.ca WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 Ambassador David H. Wilkins—David H. Wilkins, U.S. ambassador to Canada, will speak to members of the Canadian Club of Ottawa. Nov. 12, noon, $40 members; $50 non-members. Ballroom, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.canadianclubottawa.ca THURSDAY NOV. 13 Market Meltdown: Understanding 300 Years of Credit Crisis—The Fraser Institute presents this policy briefing with guest speaker Dr. Mark Mullins who will examine the financial history of the credit crisis and its possible implications. Nov. 13, 11:45 a.m. $35. Weston Conference Centre, 1492 Yonge St., 3rd floor. www.fraserinstitute.org Conservative Convention 2008—The Conservative Party of Canada is holding its policy convention. Nov. 13-15. Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Man. www.conservative.ca Dealing With An Insurgent Russia—Derek Fraser, Centre for Global Studies, University of Victoria will discuss how the West should deal with an insurgent Russia. Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m. RSVP to Inu Manak at 604-688-0221 ext. 524. The Fraser Institute Boardroom, 1770 Burrard St., 4th Floor, Vancouver, B.C. www.fraserinstitute.org TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Getting Results: Objectivity and Truth in Public Service Management—IPAC presents a conference entitled "Getting Results: Objectivity and Truth in Public Service Management," with guest speakers Ralph Heintzman and Gilles Pacquet, University of Ottawa. Nov. 18, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Room 112, Victoria Building, University of Toronto, 91 Charles St. W. www.ipac.ca/toronto Annual Gordon F. Osbaldeston Lecture—The PPF presents its annual Gordon F. Osbaldeston Lecture with guest lecturer Dr. John McLaughlin, president, University of New Brunswick who will discuss "Public Engagement in an Era of Deep Change." Nov. 18, 5-9 p.m. $150 members; $175 non-members. Panorama Room, NAC, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. Register by Nov. 10 to 613-238-7858 ext. 225 or Stephanie.delorme@ppforum.ca The Eye-Ayes Have It Birthday Bash—Join CTV's Craig Oliver and the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine to celebrate Craig Oliver's 70th birthday and to support eye research through the W. Bruce Jackson Endowment for Fellowships in Ophthalmology. Guest speakers include CTV's Lloyd Robertson. Ballroom, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Corporate tables and individual tickets available at www.digitalinteractive.ca/craig_oliver/en html THURSDAY, NOV. 20 UNIFEM Canada 2008 Awards Banquet—Former Deputy Secretary General of the UN Louise Frechette will be given the 2008 UNIFEM Canada award for outstanding contributions to the advancement of women. The host will be Alan Neal, CBC Radio. Nov. 20, 6 p.m. $45-$75. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 101 Lyon St. Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to 613-232-5751 ext. 235; unifem@unac.ca MONDAY, NOV. 24 Gen. Walter Natynczyk—The Canadian Club welcomes Gen. Walter Natynczyk, Chief of Defense Staff, who will discuss "The Canadian Forces Today and Tomorrow." Nov. 24. Noon, $40 members; $50 non-members. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 101 Lyon St., Ottawa, Ont. www.canadianclubottawa.ca TUESDAY, NOV. 25 Bacon & Eggheads Breakfast—PAGSE presents a talk on "Are Batteries and Fuel Cells Ready for All-Electric Vehicles?" with Jeffrey Dahn, Dalhousie University. Nov. 25, 7:30 a.m. No charge to MPs, Senators, and Parliamentary Press Gallery members. All others $20. Room 200, West Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. Register by Nov. 20 to Donna Boag at 613-991-6369 or pagse@rsc.ca 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. alia@hilltimes.com The Hill Times

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