No forks needed for this BBQ extravaganza. June 18-22. Sparks Street Mall, Ottawa, Ont. www.sparksstreetmall.com
The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies is organizing a three-day professional training program on the prevention mass atrocities. Divided into several thematic sessions, this specialized training brings together internationally-recognized experts in the field of human rights and international affairs. June 18-20. Montreal, Que. More information here.
CIGI presents its seventh annual media panel on “Journalists in Exile: The Fight for Free Expression.” Panellists include Michelle Shephard, Toronto Star, and Luis Horacio Nájera, The Citizen Lab and Canada Centre for Global Security Studies. June 18, 7-9 p.m. CIGI Campus Auditorium, 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo, Ont. www.cigionline.org
Fomer Conservative MP Patrick Boyer celebrates the launch of his new book investigating the ongoing Senate expense scandal in Our Scandalous Senate. June 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parliament Pub, 101 Sparks St. Ottawa, Ont. For interviews, call James Hatch at 416-214-5544 ext. 222.
The C.D. Howe Institute presents a talk with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. June 18, 12-1:30 p.m., $45 members, $70 guests. McCarthy Tétrault LLP, 421 7th Ave. SW., Suite 4000, Calgary, Alta. www.cdhowe.org
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman will give his inaugural policy speech on “Canada and the U.S.: Stronger Together.” Presented by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. June 18, 12 p.m. Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain, Salon Cartier, 1050 de la Gauchetiere St. W., Montreal, Que. www.corim.qc.ca
CIC National Capital Branch presents a talk with former prime minister Joe Clark on his perspective on international relations and Canada’s role in the world. June 17, 5:15 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. presentation, 7 p.m. optional dinner. Rideau Room, Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert St., Ottawa, Ont. 613-903-4011 or ottawa@opencanada.org
Canada 2020 presents a panel discussion on “Innovation in the Canadian Energy Sector.” Panellists include Elyse Allan, President and CEO, GE Canada and Tom Rand, Senior Advisor, MaRS. Moderated by the Globe and Mail’s Paul Waldie. June 17, 4-6 p.m. Free. Adam Room, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. canada2020.ca