The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada hosts a reception in advance of its 2013 PDAC International Convention and Trade Show and Investors Exchange. Rideau Club, 99 Bank St., 15th floor, Ottawa, Ont. For information, 416-848-1401; pdacrsvp@national.ca; http://www.pdac.ca/

This annual event brings together parliamentarians, political watchers, public servants and others to celebrate great Canadian prime ministers in the tradition of Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Feb. 13, 6-8 p.m., $25. Main Dining Room, Rideau Club, 99 Bank St., Canada, Ont. Contact: Robin Bourke, 613-482-8327 ext. 101 or robin.bourke@macdonaldlaurier.ca; www.macdonaldlaurier.ca/events

The C.D. Howe Institute presents an Executive Briefing: Policy Presentation and Reception on “An Incredible Journey: What’s next for the automotive industry?” with Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company Canada Ltd. Feb. 11, 5-6:30 p.m., $30. Rideau Club, MacDonald Room, 99 Bank St., 15th floor, Ottawa, Ont. http://www.cdhowe.org/event-registration?ee=121

CIGI presents the Global Policy Forum on “What Canadians can expect from President Barack Obama’s second term in office” with U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson. By invitation only. Feb. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Rideau Club Lounge, 99 Bank St., 15th floor, Ottawa, Ont. www.cigionline.org

The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAMC) hosts an Auto Caucus Breakfast for members of the Conservative Auto Caucus. Members will participate in a discussion on Environmental and Regulatory Harmonization Issues impacting the Canadian Automotive marketplace. Speakers include Joe Lawrence, president and CEO of Porsche Cars Canada and AIAMC president David Adams. Meet & greet, 7:30 a.m.; 7:45-8:30 a.m., breakfast and Q&A. Room 602, Parliamentary Restaurant, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to Mr. John Wiber at 613-992-8234 or ben.lobb.a3@parl.gc.ca