CIGI presents a talk on “The Big Break: The Conservative Transformation of Canada’s Foreign Policy,” with John Ibbitson, CIGI senior fellow. Private event. April 8, 5:30-7 p.m. Rideau Club Lounge, 99 Bank St., 15th Floor, Ottawa, Ont. www.cigionline.org

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute presents another debate in its Great Canadian Debates Series. Topic: Free Speech in Canadian Universities as an Endangered Species, with Daniel Drache, York University and National Post writer Barbara Kay. March 27, 7 p.m., $20. Barney Danson Theatre, Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ont. www.macdonaldlaurier.ca

The Canadian Study of Parliament Group presents a seminar on “How Parliament Controls the Money,” followed by its AGM. March 21, 8:30 a.m., $150 members, $200 non-members. Conference Centre, 2 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.studyparliament.ca

The Sprott School of Business at Carleton University presents a talk with Vijay Job and Brian Lee, Sprott School of Business, on “Facts, Fiction and Actions: The Canadian debate on income inequality and pension inadequacy.” March 20, 7:30-9:30 a.m., $35. The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. Register to www.carleton.ca

The C.D. Howe Institute presents a luncheon roundtable with Michèle Bourque, president and CEO, Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation. March 14, 12-1 p.m., $45 members; $89 guests. C.D. Howe Institute, 67 Yonge St., Toronto, Ont. www.cdhowe.org

The Royal Norwegian Embassy and the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative host a concert and panel discussion on child soldiers and human rights. Speakers include Robert Fowler and Norwegian Ambassador Mona Elisabeth Brother. March 13, 7 p.m., $20. Canadian Museum of Civilization, 11 Laurier St., Gatineau, Que. www.emb-norway.ca

CBC foreign correspondent Nahlah Ayed will deliver the 15th Annual Kesterton Lecture. Presented by Carleton University’s School of Journalism. March 11, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. River Bldg., Room RB 2220, 1125 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.carleton.ca