Rotary brings people together to take action in our communities and around the world.

District 7040 serves communities across southeastern Ontario, southwestern Quebec, Nunavut, and the North Country of New York State.

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Rotary in Action Across District 7040

Guided by Rotary’s Action Plan, our clubs are creating impact, building connections, and strengthening communities locally and globally.

Increase Our Impact

Supporting communities through local projects and global initiatives that create lasting change.

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Expand Our Reach

Growing Rotary by connecting with new communities and increasing awareness of our impact.

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Enhance Engagement

Creating meaningful experiences that inspire participation, leadership, and connection.

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Increase Our Ability to Adapt

Embracing innovation and new ideas to ensure Rotary continues to evolve and grow.

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Youth & Leadership

Developing future leaders through programs like RYLA, Interact, and Youth Exchange.

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Truth and Reconciliation Event in Stittsville
W. J Bell Rotary Peace Park

Sep. 30, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Rotary Leadership Institute Part 1 - Open to ALL!!
Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre

Oct. 03, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Caribbean Night 2026
Montreal West City Hall

Oct. 03, 2026 6:00 p.m.
Keep the Music Playing Garden Party
Residence of Her Excellency Marsha Coore Lobban

Oct. 04, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zone Membership Seminar
Oct. 05, 2026 7:30 p.m.

District 7040 Connects, Learns and Celebrates in Cancún

District 7040 at the Zone Institute

District 7040 Connects, Learns and Celebrates in Cancún

More than 12 Rotarians joined the 2026 Zone Institute, including two incoming district leaders taking part in dedicated training.

Six District 7040 governors at the Zone Institute — **Six District 7040 governors, past, present and future, enjoying a moment of fellowship at the Zone Institute.** From left to right: Chris Cochrane, District Governor Nominee (2028–29); Bonnie Black, Past District Governor (2013–14); Graeme Fraser, Past District Governor (2025–26); Elsabé Falkson, District Governor-Elect (2027–28); Barbara Fisk, District Governor (2026–27); and Pardeep Ahluwalia, Past District Governor (2023–24).

More than 12 Rotarians from District 7040 attended the 2026 Rotary Zone Institute in Cancún, Mexico, from 15 to 19 September. The gathering brought together Rotary members and leaders from across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America and northern South America to learn from one another and share ideas for their clubs and communities.

Warmth Stitched Across Borders

How a friendship between Rotarians in Arnprior and Kharkiv is helping bring warmth to people in Ukraine

Arnprior Rotarian Gerhard Peters shares the story behind the blanket project.

At the 2026 Ukrainian Festival in Carleton Place, members of the Rotary Club of Arnprior shared a story that connects their community with Kharkiv, Ukraine. A blanket made there can offer comfort to someone living without reliable heat. Making it also provides work and purpose for people in the city.

The connection began at the 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, where Arnprior Rotarian Gerhard Peters met Olga Lalovenko of the Rotary Club of Kharkiv Friends. Olga later came to Carleton Place with her two youngest children after a stay in a refugee camp in Poland. Through their conversations, Gerhard learned about her club's warm blanket project.