The Sparks Street Mall is celebrating Canada’s favourite dish. With 20 vendors along with the restaurants of Sparks Street dishing out fries, curds, gravy, and some interesting toppings. April 24-27. Sparks Street Mall, Ottawa, Ont. www.sparksstreetmall.com

The Writers Festival presents an evening with award-winning physician and author Dr. Sharon Moalem. April 24, 6:30 p.m., $15-$20. Festival runs until April 29. Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar St., Ottawa, Ont. www.writersfestival.org

The Economic Club of Canada presents a talk with Democratic Reform Minister Pierre Polievre on “Discussing the Facts in the Fair Elections Act.” April 24, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca

Clerk of the Privy Council Wayne Wouters is Mayor Jim Watson’s guest this morning. Presented by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. 7:15-9 a.m., $35 members, $50 others. Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave., Ottawa, Ont. www.ottawachamber.ca

The Canadian Climate Forum presents a symposium featuring experts on extreme weather and information on building resilience, to safeguard Canadians and the economy. April 23-24. $100. Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Program and registration: www.climateforum.ca

An expert panel will presents the latest on global and North American trends; impacts and mitigation measures. April 22, 5-7 p.m. Free. Room 12102, Desmarais Bldg., 55 Laurier Ave. E., Ottawa, Ont. www.climateforum.ca