CTV anchor Lisa LaFlamme will host this year’s Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards. June 4, The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St. W., Toronto, Ont. www.cjf-fjc.ca
GCTC presents the world premiere of The Burden of Self-Awareness, directed by Arthur Milner. (Friday, June 6, Hill Times and Embassy present Friday Night Fights). June 3-22. GCTC, 1233 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ont. 613-236-5196 or www.gctc.ca
The Economic Club of Canada presents a talk on “The Next 40: From Silver Tsunami to Tiny Tidal Wave,” with CHEO CEO Alex Munter. May 29, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By. Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca
The University of Winnipeg presents a talk on “Is Canada Secular? An Exploration of the Quebec Charter of Values” with Toronto Star national affairs writer Chantal Hébert. May 14, 6 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Eckhardt Grammaté Theatre, 3rd Floor, Centennial Hall, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Man. www.uwinnipeg.ca
Some of Canada’s “next generating” thinkers and experienced practitioners will gather to examine options for Canada’s future international strategies in 11 important policy areas including international development and security. Presented by CIC CIPS at the University of Ottawa and others. May 23-24. University of Ottawa, Social Sciences Bldg., Ottawa, Ont. www.opencanada.org
The Canadian Club of Ottawa presents a luncheon talk with Bernie Ashe, Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG). May 22, 12 p.m., $5 members, $75 non-members. Chateau Laurier Ballroom, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.canadianclubottawa.ca
The C.D. Howe Institute presents a roundtable luncheon with David Jacobson Vice Chair, BMO Financial Group, and John Weekes, Bennett Jones LLP on “Renewing the Vision of NAFTA.” May 21, 12-1:30p.m., $45 members, $89 others. C.D. Howe Institute, 67 Yonge St., Toronto, Ont. www.cdhowe.org
The C.D. Howe Institute presents its Annual Directors’ Dinner with guest speakers Leo de Bever, AIMCo, and Ron Mock, OTPP, who will discuss “Value-Creation in 21st Century Businesses: The Long-Term Investor’s Perspective.” May 22, 6-9 p.m., $199 members, $299 guests. One King West Hotel, 1 King St. W., Toronto, Ont. www.cdhowe.org
Author Terry Fallis will speak to members of the Canadian Club of London at a luncheon. May 20, 12 p.m. Hilton Hotel, 300 King St., London, Ont. www.canadiancluboflondon.ca
The Montreal Council on Foreign Relations presents a talk on “Canada at the Forefront of International Development” with Minister of International Development and La Francophonie Christian Paradis. Part of MCFR’s International Development Series Luncheons. May 16, 11:30 a.m. Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain, Salon Cartier, 1050 de la Gauchetière St. W., Montreal, Que. RSVP to 514-0340-3622 or www.corim.qc.ca