Event Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations) Andrew Leslie (Ottawa-Orleans, Ont.) will speak at the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. He will also meet with representatives Alma Adams and Richard Hudson to highlight the importance of the Canada-North Carolina trade relationship and deliver remarks at the University of North Carolina. Call 343-203-7700.

More than 35,000 media, delegates and special guests will attend U.S. 2012 Democratic National Convention. From format to funding, the convention will increase the grassroots and empower more Americans to become involved in the political process. The event will take place at the Time Warner Cable Arena. More information is available online.