Today’s guest speaker is Mark Jaccard, who will discuss “Climate Change-Canada’s Contribution to a Global Tragedy of the Commons.” Oct. 9, 11:45 a.m., $45 pre-paid online; $75 at door; non-members $90. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Details and registration: www.cabe.ca

Jason Kenney will give his first public speech as Minister of Employment, Social Development and Multiculturalism to members of the Economic Club of Canada at a luncheon today. Oct. 8, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $89. One King West Hotel, Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca

Join Richard Hawkins (University of Calgary) for this Big Thinking lecture as he proposes how policy makers can – and must – start thinking very differently about innovation. Organized by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, in partnership with the Institute for Science Society and Policy (ISSP) at the University of Ottawa. Oct. 3, 7:30 a.m. HUB Ottawa, 71 Bank St., Ottawa, Ont. To register, visit www.ideas-idees.ca/bigthinking

The Economic Club of Canada presents a conference exploring how clean-tech enhances Canada’s Major Economic Sectors. Speakers include Greg Rickford, Minister of State (Science and Technology). Oct. 1-2. $125. Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent St., Ottawa, Ont. 613-369-4363 or www.economicclub.ca

CIC NCR presents Politics at the Pub on preventing nuclear terrorism – The Nuclear Security Summit 2014 with Dutch NSS Sherpa Piet de Klerk and the Canadian Sherpa Team, moderated by Prof. Trevor Findlay, Carleton University. Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m.,$5 members; $10 others. Hooley’s Pub, 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. www.opencanada.org

The Economic Club of Canada presents a talk with Tiff Macklem, Sr. Deputy Governor Bank of Canada, on “Global Growth and the Prospects for Canada’s Exports.” Oct. 1, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $89. One King Street W. Hotel, Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca

The University of Ottawa’s Samuleson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy & Public Interest (CIPPIC) and the Competition Bureau of Canada are co-hosting a workshop on “Online Advertising in Canada: A Workshop on Emerging Business, Consumer and Regulatory Issues.” Oct. 1, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Room 4007, 120 University Pr., Faculty of Social Sciences Bldg., University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont. http://onlineadvertisingworkshop.ca/2013/register

In 2012, the Canadian fertilizer industry celebrated its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone and the role of the Canadian fertilizer industry in feeding the world, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, in collaboration with the industry, has developed a 1500 sq. ft. permanent display.

To highlight this important milestone,  the Canadian Fertilizer Institute would like to host you at the official launch of the Potash: Feeding the World Exhibit
Tuesday, October 29 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Museum of Science & Technology, Ottawa, ON