Parliamentary Calendar: NDP leadership hopefuls to debate in Montreal

The four NDP leadership hopefuls are convening in Montreal on Sunday to debate. Charlie Angus, Niki Ashton, Guy Caron, and Jagmeet Singh are all scheduled to participate in the afternoon event, to be held at Club Soda in downtown Montreal. The debate is the second last one scheduled by the party before online voting begins on Sept. 18. The party's next leader will be announced no later than Oct. 15. Vancouver will be the site of the last debate on Sept. 10, while a "leadership showcase" will be held seven days later in Hamilton, Ont. to give contestants one last chance to pitch to party faithful. Party members will be in town for a caucus meeting. For more political happenings, consult The Hill Times' Parliamentary Calendar below. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23 Japanese Anime Film Week—This continues until Friday, Aug. 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. each night. Japanese Embassy auditorium, 255 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. Free admission. More information: http://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/2017_shared_images/Anime_Film_week_2017.pdf. Laurier Club Summer Social with the François-Philippe Champagne—Current Laurier Club donors are invited to this Laurier Club Summer Social with the Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne in Quebec City. Le Germain Hotel Quebec, 126 rue Saint-Pierre, Quebec City. Aug. 23. 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration is required and will close on Aug. 21. Free for Laurier Club donors. Media coverage is being facilitated and names of guests will be listed publicly on the party's website. liberal.ca/openfundraising. Happy Birthday, MP Marwan Tabbara—Liberal MP Marwan Tabbara (Kitchener South-Hespeler, Ont.) celebrates his birthday today. He turns 33. Happy Birthday, MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor—Liberal MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) celebrates her birthday today. Happy Birthday, MP T.J. Harvey—Liberal MP T.J. Harvey (Tobique-Mactaquac, N.B.) celebrates his birthday today. He turns 35. THURSDAY, AUG. 24 Trumped Up Trivia for Cystic Fibrosis Canada—Calling all MPs, Senators, and parliamentary precinct staff! Join us Thursday, Aug. 24 at South Block Whiskey Bar, 148 Sparks St., 6-8 p.m., for a charity trivia night in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, featuring raffle prizes and all things Trump, current affairs, politics, and more. It’s gonna be big. Huge, even! Play individually or on a team, $10 per person at the door or online through Eventbrite. For more info or to RSVP please contact emily@blueskystrategygroup.com. Happy Birthday, Sen. Lillian Eva Dyck—Saskatchewan Senate Liberal Lillian Eva Dyck celebrates her birthday today. She turns 72. FRIDAY, AUG. 25 Fourth Annual Ottawa Palestinian Festival—This three-day celebration features Palestinian cuisine, music, fashion, and dancing. Aug. 25-27. Marion Dewar Plaza outside the Ottawa City Hall. The opening ceremony is 3 p.m. on Aug 25. Montreal Language Festival—This conference for language enthusiasts, LangFest, features language gurus, entrepreneurs, educators, and industry professionals. Concordia University’s downtown campus, John Molson School of Business, 1450 rue Guy, Montreal, Que. Aug. 25-27. montreal.langfest.org. Happy Birthday, Sen. Jacques Demers—Quebec Senator Jacques Demers, a member of the Independent Senators Group, celebrates his birthday today. He turns 73. Happy Birthday, Sen. Peter Harder—Ontario Senator Peter Harder, the government's representative in the Senate, celebrates his birthday today. He turns 65. SATURDAY, AUG. 26 Rideau Hall Movie Nights—Members of the public are invited to bring their blankets, settle in with some free popcorn, and watch Canadian bilingual film Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 at the grounds of Rideau Hall, the governor general's official residence. Festivities start at 8 p.m. with music from the Canadian Armed Forces String Ensemble and the presentation of short videos featuring recipients of Canadian honours. Free popcorn available on a first-come, first-served basis. Governor General David Johnston to address crowd at 8:30 p.m. Free movie starts at 9:10 p.m. rideauhallmovienights.ca. Happy Birthday, MP Mona Fortier—Ottawa-Vanier Liberal MP Mona Fortier celebrates her birthday today. She turns 45. SUNDAY, AUG. 27 King of Jordan Visit—Governor General David Johnston is set to welcome King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan during a state visit to Canada from Aug. 27-29. NDP Leadership Debate—The party will hold a debate in Montreal, Que. 1:30-3 p.m. Club Soda, 1225 St. Laurent Blvd. In order to vote for the leader, you need to become a member of the NDP no later than Aug. 17. Online voting begins Sept. 18 and a leader will be announced no later than Oct. 15. ndp.ca/event-rsvp/4jws8. Ottawa Pride Parade—This year's Pride Parade takes place Aug. 27, 1:30-4 p.m. on Bank Street in downtown Ottawa. ottawacapitalpride.ca. MONDAY, AUG. 28 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for 12 weeks for the summer and is scheduled to return on Sept. 18. An Evening with Bob Bratina and Harjit Sajjan—The Hamilton East Federal Liberal Association is holding a reception with local Liberal MP Bob Bratina and special guest Harjit Sajjan, MP for Vancouver South and defence minister. Barangas on the Beach, 380 Van Wagners Rd., Hamilton, Ont. 7 p.m. $150-$250. liberal.ca/openfundraising. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 An Evening with John Oliver and the Jane Philpott—The Oakville Federal Liberal Association is holding a reception with local Liberal MP John Oliver and special guest Jane Philpott, MP for Markham-Stouffville, Ont. and health minister. Seasons Restaurant, 134 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville, Ont. 7 p.m. $50-$225. liberal.ca/openfundraising. The 5th Global Economic Leaders Summit—This summit will gather global company executives, investors, senior government officials, and economists from more than 60 countries and regions. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Shangri-La Hotel, Changchun City, Jilin Province, China. THURSDAY, AUG. 31 Cyber Assurance and Governance Panel—The Canadian Defence Associations Institute presents Richard Fadden, former national security adviser to the prime minister, moderating a panel including Len Bastien, Department of National Defence defence chief information officer and assistant deputy minister (information management); Marc Brouillard, federal chief technology officer; U.K. Ministry of Defence chief information officer Mike Stone; and Alan Treddenick, BlackBerry government relations and director for national security and law enforcement liaison. 2-5 p.m. 150 Elgin St., suite 1800, Ottawa. Registration: $40. cdainstitute.ca. FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 Second Round of NAFTA Negotiations—The second round of talks toward the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement will be held in Mexico City from Sept. 1-5. TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 An Evening with Jonathan Wilkinson and Bill Morneau—The North Vancouver Federal Liberal Association is hosting a reception with local MP Jonathan Wilkinson and Finance Minister Bill Morneau. Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, B.C. 5 p.m. $50-$250. Media coverage is being facilitated and names of guests will be listed publicly on the party's website. liberal.ca/openfundraising. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 Liberal Summer Caucus Meeting—The national Liberal caucus will meet in Kelowna, B.C. from Sept. 6-7. Bank of Canada Release—The bank is expected to make its latest interest rate announcement. 10 a.m. Canadian Nurses Association NDP Leadership Town Hall—The Canadian Nurses Association will be hosting a Facebook Live town hall with NDP leadership candidates. Sept. 6. 10-11:30 a.m. EST. CNA House, Brenda Beauchamp Boardroom, 50 Driveway, Ottawa. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—From Sept. 6-10, Canada will host the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in Montreal, Que. The 46th session of the IPCC will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) headquarters, 999 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa, Montreal, Que. ipcc.ch. THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 Conservative Party Summer Caucus Meeting—The Conservative Party national caucus will meet in Winnipeg, Man. from Sept. 7-8 for its annual summer meeting. Delta Hotels by Marriott, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg. Starts 9 a.m. on Sept. 7, and concludes at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 8. For more information, reporters may contact Jake Enwright at Jake.Enwright@parl.gc.ca, or 613-290-8298. An Evening with John Aldag and Dominic LeBlanc—The Cloverdale-Langley City Federal Liberal Association is holding a reception with local MP John Aldag and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc. $75-$150. Sept. 7. 6:30 p.m. Mirage Banquet Hall, 17767 64 Ave. Surrey, B.C. Media coverage is being facilitated and names of guests will be listed publicly on the party's website. liberal.ca/openfundraising. FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 An Evening with the Ahmed Hussen—The York South-Weston Federal Liberal Association is hosting a reception with local Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, immigration minister. Society Loft, 567 King St. West, Toronto. 7 p.m. $175-$350. liberal.ca/openfundraising. SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 Ottawa Riverkeeper to Host Ride the River—The Ottawa Riverkeeper is inviting people to celebrate the mighty Ottawa River on Sunday, Sept. 10. Participants will take their rowboats, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, motorboats, and sailboats in a parade (9 a.m.-12 p.m.). The day will end with a picnic (12-3 p.m.), live entertainment, kid zones, and more. For more information, call 613-321-1120 or visit ottawariverkeeper.ca. NDP Leadership Debate—The party will hold a debate in Vancouver. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr. In order to vote for the leader, you need to become a member of the NDP no later than Aug. 17. Online voting begins Sept. 18 and a leader will be announced no later than Oct. 15. ndp.ca/event-rsvp/4jws2. TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 Ballade on the Rideau—The Ottawa Choral Society is organizing a twilight cruise along the Rideau Canal to raise funds for its concerts, and vocal and choral arts in the nation's capital. The cruise departs from the boarding pier in front of the Shaw Centre in Ottawa (east side of the canal) at 5 p.m. and terminates at Dow's Lake at 6:30 p.m. It will feature wine, a selection of savoury treats, and the light, mellow jazz offerings of guitarist Ed Stevens. $50 per person; only room for 90 passengers. Reserve now at 613-725-2560 or admin@ottawachoralsociety.com. Mexico, Canada, NAFTA, and Beyond—As discussion on the 'modernization' of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ramps up, Mexican Ambassador Dionisio Pérez-Jácome will help shed light on what’s at stake, the risks, and opportunities, along with other strategic elements of the Canada-Mexico relationship. 5:30 p.m. registration, cash bar, reception; 6:30 p.m. presentation, discussion; 7:45 p.m. optional dinner. Rideau Room, Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert St. For a list of ticket prices and to register: https://cicncbsep122017.eventbrite.ca or ottawa@thecic.org or 613-903-4011. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13 Census Data Release—On Sept. 13, Statistics Canada will release data from the 2016 census on income for Canada, its provinces and territories, municipalities, and many more detailed levels of geography. Media lock-up: 12 a.m. (midnight) until 8:30 a.m. EST. Statistics Canada (Ottawa), 170 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway, Jean Talon Building. SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 Canadian Press/CBC Golf Tournament—The second annual Parliament Hill Open is taking place Saturday, Sept. 16. Mont Cascades Golf Club, Cantley, Que. (30 minutes from Ottawa). Tee times start around 11 a.m.; best-ball format, with a bevy of prizes, and an auction raising money for the Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award, a six-week CP internship for an aspiring photographer that honours the memory of one of its most celebrated and popular press gallery members. Sign up as a complete foursome or as a single or pair. $95, includes green fee, power cart, and steak dinner. Email CP Ottawa’s James McCarten (james.mccarten@thecanadianpress.com) or the CBC’s Paul MacInnis (paul.macinnis@cbc.ca) for more information or to hold your space. NDP Summer Caucus Retreat—The retreat is taking place at the Hamilton Convention Centre on Sept. 16 and 17. All 44 NDP MPs are expected to arrive in Hamilton, Ont., a day before the retreat to attend a CFL football game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday evening. SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 10th Edition of the Canada Army Run—This annual race weekend features members of the public and Canadian Armed Forces. Sunday, Sept. 17. Register online via armyrun.ca. Festival Plaza, Ottawa City Hall. NDP Leadership Candidate Showcase—Leadership candidates will have one last chance to pitch to voters before voting begins tomorrow. Hamilton, Ont. MONDAY, SEPT. 18 Online Voting Begins in NDP Leadership Race—The first ballot results announcement will take place Oct. 1, and subsequent ballot results each following week until a winner is determined. A new leader will be selected no later than Oct. 15. House Resumes—The House of Commons resumes on Sept. 18 and is scheduled to sit weekdays until Oct. 6. It will take a one-week break, Oct. 9-13. It will sit again for four consecutive weeks, meeting weekdays from Monday, Oct. 16 to Friday, Nov. 10. It will take a one-week break from Nov. 13-17 and will return on Monday, Nov. 20, to sit every weekday for four consecutive weeks until Friday, Dec. 15. The House is scheduled to adjourn that day. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fields a question during Question Period earlier this year. The House will resume sitting on Sept. 18. Photograph courtesy of the PMO CPAC's 25th Anniversary: The Cable Public Affairs Channel, popularly known as CPAC, is marking its 25th anniversary with an event in Ottawa's Hill precinct. The public affairs cable channel, which broadcasts parliamentary proceedings, will use the event to celebrate the milestone and unveil what's next for the network. It will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Room 100, Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington Street. RSVP by Sept. 1. TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 Senate Resumes—The Senate is set to resume on Sept. 19. It is scheduled to sit Tuesday to Thursday (with the option of adding Mondays and Fridays) for three consecutive weeks until Oct. 5, with a break week Oct. 9-13. It will resume sitting Oct. 17 to Nov. 9, which will be followed by another break week, Nov. 13-17. It will come back Nov. 21 to Dec. 22. Consumers 150: The State of Canadian Consumer Rights and Advocacy—This two-day conference will examine issues affecting Canadian consumers, including the cost of prescription drugs, sharing economy platforms, air passenger protections, and much more. Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 19-20. For complete information and to register, please visit consumers150.ca. The conference is being hosted by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Option consommateurs, the Consumers Council of Canada, and Union des consommateurs. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 Liberal Caucus Meeting—The Liberals will meet in Room 237-C Centre Block on Parliament Hill. For more information, please call Liberal Party media relations at media@liberal.ca or 613-627-2384. Conservative Caucus Meeting—The Conservatives will meet for their national caucus meeting. For more information, contact Cory Hann, director of communications with the Conservative Party of Canada at coryhann@conservative.ca. NDP Caucus Meeting—The NDP caucus will meet from 9:15-11 a.m. in Room 112-N Centre Block, on Wednesday. For more information, please call the NDP Media Centre at 613-222-2351 or ndpcom@parl.gc.ca. Bloc Québécois Caucus Meeting—The Bloc Québécois caucus will meet from 9:30 a.m. in the Francophonie room (263-S) in Centre Bock, on Wednesday. For more information, call press attaché Julie Groleau, 514-792-2529. FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 Group of 78 Annual Conference—The Group of 78 hosts its annual conference in Ottawa, with the theme: “Getting to Nuclear Zero: Building Common Security for a Post-MAD World.” For details on the agenda and registration, visit http://group78.org/conference-2017/ or call 613-565-9449. SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 Recovery Day Ottawa 2017—The Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA) will be holding its 5th annual Recovery Day Ottawa at City Hall to raise awareness about addictions and to celebrate those in recovery from addiction and their supporters. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the main rally to go from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To RSVP or for more information visit RecoveryDayOttawa.ca or contact Gord Garner at 613-709-2418 or Raylene Lang-Dion at 613-355-3428. U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to Visit Canada—U.S. First Lady Melania Trump will lead the United States delegation in support of the 90 American athletes slated to compete at the Invictus Games in Toronto, from Sept. 23 to 30, 2017. MONDAY, SEPT. 25 Ottawa Centre Annual Fundraiser with Catherine McKenna—The Ottawa Centre Federal Liberal Association is hosting a reception with local MP and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna. 5:30 p.m. Beckta, 150 Elgin St., Ottawa. $200-$250. Media coverage is being facilitated and names of guests will be listed publicly on the party's website. liberal.ca/openfundraising. TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 The Walrus Talks: Africa’s Next Generation—This event will highlight the next generation of African leaders, education access and equality, youth, gender equality, and social justice issues. Featuring Amos Odero (The MasterCard Foundation), Ahmed Osaa (Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute volunteer), Kim Samuel (McGill University professor), Violette Uwamutana (DOT Rwanda), and more. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m., Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, Aga Khan Foundation Canada, 199 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. Registration required. $12-$20. For tickets, visit eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus- talks-africas- next-generation-ottawa-tickets- 34674188431. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 Canada Media Fund Showcase 2017—The Canada Media Fund will host its second annual showcase event, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building (144 Wellington St., Ottawa). The event will feature the best of Canadian television and digital productions, including opportunities to experience new video games and virtual reality projects funded by the Canada Media Fund, and interact with the stars of top Canadian television shows. For more information, please email rsvp@summa.ca. SUNDAY, OCT. 1 First Ballot of Online Voting Closes in NDP Leadership Race—The first ballot results announcement will take place Oct. 1, and subsequent ballot results each following week until a winner is determined. A new leader will be selected no later than Oct. 15. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 2017 Canadian Inland Ports Conference—On Oct. 4 and 5, 2017, the Van Horne Institute will host the 2017 Canadian Inland Ports Conference in Calgary, Alta. This conference will focus on the theme: Canada’s Ports: Gateways to Enable Trade, which will bring together experts from around the world to discuss inland ports and their importance to their local, provincial, and national economies. It will showcase five of Canada’s inland ports located across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia; as well as major Canadian ports and stakeholders. Early-bird registration before Sept. 5: $895. Registration after Sept. 5: $995. Please contact Bryndis Whitson at bwhitson@vanhorneinstitute.com or 587-430-0292 for more information. http://www.vanhorneinstitute.com/event/2017-canadian-inland-ports-conference/. 2017 Sisters In Spirit Vigil—The Native Women’s Association of Canada is organizing the 12th annual Sisters In Spirit Vigil. Each year, family members, concerned citizens and Indigenous community members gather on Oct. 4 on Parliament Hill and across the country. They gather to honour women and girls and their families affected by violence and pressure all levels of government to act. Beer Canada Celebrates Beer Fall Fête—Oct. 4, 2017, 6-9 p.m., Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St., Ottawa. SUNDAY, OCT. 15 The NDP Leadership—The race officially began on July 2, 2016, and a new leader will be selected no later than Oct. 15, 2017. TUESDAY, OCT. 24 Universities Canada Presents Homecoming 2017—Join university presidents, students, and researchers from across Canada for a fun fall gathering in the spirit of a campus homecoming celebration. Tuesday, Oct. 24. 6:30 p.m. Riviera, 62 Sparks St. By invitation only. For inquiries, please contact rsvp@univcan.ca or 613-563-3961 (226). Concordia University Presents The Walrus Talks Disruption—Our world is rapidly changing, and Canada needs to keep up. Join The Walrus Talks and Concordia for The Walrus Talks Disruption, happening at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St., on Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. Seven speakers—including CBC radio host Terry O’Reilly, writer Lisa Charleyboy, and more—will discuss changes in health care, technology, industry, media, and more. Full event details and tickets are available online at thewalrus.ca/events. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25 Census Data Release—On Oct. 25, Statistics Canada will release data from the 2016 census on immigration and ethnocultural diversity, housing, and Aboriginal peoples. Bank of Canada Release—The bank is expected to make its latest interest rate announcement as well as publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report. 10 a.m. MONDAY, OCT. 30 Toronto Global Forum—The International Economic Forum of the Americas hosts this annual event featuring confirmed speakers including McKinsey & Co. global managing partner Dominic Barton, Florida Governor Rick Scott, and OECD secretary general Angel Gurría. Oct. 30-Nov. 1. This year’s theme is: Redefining Globalization. Fairmont Royal York hotel, 100 Front St. W., Toronto. FRIDAY, NOV. 3 Vimy Award Gala Dinner—This dinner, presented by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute, brings together Canadian Armed Forces personnel, both past and present, industry members, foreign and domestic defence and security representatives, members of Canadian government, and others to witness the presentation of the Vimy Award. The award was established in 1991 to recognize outstanding commitments to Canadian national security and defence. Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Pl. 6-11 p.m. cdainstitute.ca/events/vimy-award-gala-dinner. MONDAY, NOV. 6 25th Annual CCPPP National Conference on Public Private Partnerships—The Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships is hosting this conference Nov. 6 and 7, 2017, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. W. CCPPP's national conference gathers the best and the brightest in the infrastructure sector to discuss, debate, and share the latest innovations. Visit http://www.p3-2017.ca/Home TUESDAY, NOV. 14 2017 UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Conference—Canada will host this conference. Nov. 14-15, 2017. Vancouver, B.C. canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/peacekeeping-defence- ministerial.html. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is poised to take centre stage when Vancouver hosts the 2017 UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Conference in November. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright TUESDAY, NOV. 28 McKesson Presents The Walrus Talks Health—The Walrus Talks returns to Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 28 for The Walrus Talks Health at the Canadian Museum of Nature (240 McLeod St.) from 7-10 p.m. Six speakers—including Deep Genomics CEO Brendan Frey, Women’s College Research Institute senior scientist Dr. Steve Narod, and Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement president Maureen O’Neil—will discuss innovation in medicine and the health-care system of the future. Full event details and tickets are available online at thewalrus.ca/events. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 Census Data Release—On Nov. 29, Statistics Canada will release data from the 2016 census on education, labour, the journey to work, language of work, and mobility and migration of Canadians. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 Bank of Canada Release—The bank is expected to make its latest interest rate announcement. 10 a.m. THURSDAY APRIL 19, 2018 Liberal Party National Convention—The Liberals will hold a national convention April 19-21, 2018 in Halifax, N.S. MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 Conference of Montreal—The International Economic Forum of the Americas hosts this annual event featuring speakers typically including heads of statem, central bank governors, ministers, and global economic decision-makers. June 11-14, 2018. THURSDAY, AUG. 23, 2018 Conservative Party National Convention—To be held in Halifax, N.S., until Aug. 25, 2018. The Parliamentary Calendar is a free events listing. Send in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or governmental event in a paragraph with all the relevant details under the subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to news@hilltimes.com by Wednesday at noon before the Monday paper or by Friday at noon for the Wednesday paper. We can’t guarantee inclusion of every event, but we will definitely do our best. Events can be updated daily online too. The Hill Times

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