The Ottawa book launch for Brad Lavigne’s new book Building the Orange Wave: The Inside Story of the Historic Rise of Jack Layton and the NDP takes place this evening. Oct. 29, 5:30-8 p.m. Metropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ont. For more information visit www.buildingtheorangewave.ca

The Economic Club of Canada presents a talk with Richard Alvarez, President and CEO, Canada Health Infoway, on “Transforming Health Care in Canada through Digital Health.” Oct. 24, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $89. Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca

The Association of Canadian Community Colleges will provide an opportunity for ministers, MPs, senators and senior public service executives to engage with Canada’s college presidents. Learn how colleges, institutes and polytechnics are bridging the skills gap and creating economic opportunities for Canadian communities. Oct. 21, reception for MPs and a dinner with Deputy Ministers. Oct. 21-22. For more information, contact Sylvie Taher at 613-746-2222 ext. 3144.

GCTC, along with The Hill Times and Embassy present a debate series, which will bring opposing views to bear on themes from GCTC’s season. Oct. 18, 8:30 p.m. Great Canadian Theatre Company, 1223 Wellington St. www.gctc.ca

The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business hosts its first Annual Business Networking Reception and Keynote. AFN Chief Shawn-A-in-Chut Atleo will give the keynote address. Oct. 16, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $105. MacDonald Island Park, Fort McMurray, Alta. www.ccab.com

The Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association are hosting a reception to recognize important issues regarding mental health and a soon-to-be-released report. It’s also a celebration of the CMHA’s 60th anniversary and a prelude to a two-day conference on addressing the social determinants of mental health and addictions. Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m. Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St., Ottawa, Ont. smahajan@mentalhealthcommission.ca or mferdinand@cmha.ca

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation presents The TaxFighter Award to former PBO Kevin Page at a reception this evening. Also featured is a book launch for Mark Milke’s Tax Me I’m Canadian! Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m. St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St., Ottawa, Ont. taxfighter.eventbrite.ca.