Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development will address members of the Empire Club of Canada at a luncheon today. April 14, 12 p.m., $80. Arcadian Court, 401 Bay St., Ottawa, Ont. www.empireclub.org

The 2014 Army Outlook will feature senior staff from the Canadian Air Force speaking to and answering questions regarding projects currently underway, upcoming opportunities and what direction is expected in the coming years for the Canadian Air Force. April 10. $80-$190. Ottawa Convention Centre, Gatineau Salons, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.defenceandsecurity.ca

The 2014 Army Outlook will feature senior staff from the Canadian Navy speaking to and answering questions regarding projects currently underway, upcoming opportunities and what direction is expected in the coming years for the Canadian Army. April 9. $80-$190. Ottawa Convention Centre, Gatineau Salons, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.defenceandsecurity.ca

The 2014 Navy Outlook will feature senior staff from the Canadian Navy speaking to and answering questions regarding projects currently underway, upcoming opportunities and what direction is expected in the coming years for the Canadian Navy. April 8. $80-$190. Ottawa Convention Centre, Gatineau Salons, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.defenceandsecurity.ca

The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association hosts a parliamentary reception and launches their report Evolution and Growth. April 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chateau Laurier, Renaissance Room, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to Emily at 613-233-8906 or emily@impactcanada.com

A spectacular evening celebrating Inuit culture and cuisine that attracts key decision makers from across the Canadian Arctic. April 7, $199. Ottawa, Ont. www.itk.ca

IPAC NCR presents a talk with Graham Flack, PCO. April 3, 5:30 p.m., $65 members; $85 non-members. Courtyard Restaurant, 21 George St., Ottawa, Ont. Pre-purchase tickets at http://grahamflack.eventbrite.ca/

Carleton University’s Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement presents a panel discussion on “Water Stress: Protecting our Communities, our nation, our world.” Panellists include Meredith Brown, Executive Director, Ottawa Riverkeeper and Irving Leblanc, Assembly of First Nations. March 31, 4:45 p.m. Reception to follow. Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont.

The Canadian Health Coalition presents a luncheon talk with Jeff Turnbull, Chief of Staff, Ottawa Hospital. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $50. Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Register to www.healthcoalition.ca

The Canada China Friendship Society presents a talk on “Urban Planning and the Challenge of Sustainable Cities in China” with Benjamin Gianni, Carleton University. March 28, 7:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 others. Library and Archives Canada, Room 156, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ont. fccfa.ca/613/