Maclean’s and L’actualité in association with The Historica Dominion Institute and TD, present the 6th Annual Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m. cocktail reception. Adam Room, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP by Nov. 12 to christine.bogie@rci.rogers.com

The Canadian Alliance of Student Association (CASA) hosts a Parliamentary Breakfast in conjunction with its Advocacy Week. The breakfast will be attended by more than 70 student leaders from universities and colleges across Canada. Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The discussion will focus on addressing Canada’s skills gap. CASA, an alliance of 25 Canadian student associations advocates for students through policy development and research, awareness campaigns, government relations, and partnerships with other stakeholders. Nov. 20, 7:45-9 a.m.

Women in Public Life Luncheon—Alberta Premier Alison Redford is the guest of honour at Equal Voice Women in Public Life Luncheon, hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and Equal Voice, and recipient of the 2012 EVE Award. Nov. 19, 12 p.m., $47 members; $75 non-members. Ballroom, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.canadianclubottawa.ca

The State of Canada/U.S. Relations After The U.S. Presidential Election—The Canadian American Business Council (CABC) celebrates its 25th anniversary and will host the 18th Annual Policy Forum & Business Award Luncheon, featuring policymakers & thought leaders from the Canada/U.S. business community. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.canambusco.com

Energy and the Canadian Economy: The Need for Leadership—Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto-Centre) will discuss “Energy and the Canadian Economy: The Need for Leadership.” Presented by the Canadian Club of Toronto. Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m., $75. Grand Ballroom, The Sheraton Centre Hotel, 123 Queen St., Toronto, Ont. www.canadianclub.org

ODA 2012 Diplomatic Ball—And evening of fine food and dancing await at the Ottawa Diplomatic Association’s 2012 Ball with special guest Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. Nov. 9, 7 p.m. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. http://oda2012gala.eventbrite.ca/

NPSIA at Carleton University, the Canadian Foreign Journal and Fulbright Canada present a panel discussion with Robert Rotberg, Harvard University and Visiting Fulbright Research Chair, NPSIA, Michael Hart and Stephen Saideman, NPSIA. Discussion to be moderated by Graeme Cunningham, Fulbright. Nov. 7, 10 a.m. Banquet Room, 3rd floor, Residence Commons, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By. Dr., Ottawa, Ont. 613-520-2600 ext. 2768