SDTC will hold its 2013 Annual Public Meeting to discuss its activities of 2012. June 12, 4 p.m. Sheraton Ottawa Hotel, 150 Albert St., Ottawa, Ont. www.sdtc.ca
CIC Toronto presents a talk on “What are Canada’s Development Priorities? What are the Principles Guiding our International Aid?” with Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation. June 7, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., $20 members; $35 non-members. Davis LLP, 100 King St. W., 60th Floor, Toronto, Ont. 416-590-0630 or toronto@opencanada.org
The OEA presents a talk on Inequality and Opportunity: How to slide down the Great Gatsby Curve, featuring Miles Corak. June 6, 11:45, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. $45 prepaid on-line; $75 at door; non-members $90. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Details and registration: www.cabe.ca. or oea@cabe.ca.
Guest speaker Bjorn Lomborg will speak on “Framing Climate Change Against Other World Priorities.” Presented by Leah Costello. June 6, 7:30-9 a.m., $99. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. 647-799-0324 x 103 or tickets@leahcostello.com
Tom Porcelli, Chief U.S. Economist, RBC Capital Markets, will discuss “The U.S. Economic & Market Outlook: Not Hitting on all Cylinders.” Presented by The Economic Club of Canada. June 4, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $79. Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca
CANSEC is Canada’s largest Defence and Security Trade Show featuring 120,000 square feet of exhibits. Keynote speakers include Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison (May 29, 7-9 a.m.); Minister of industry Christian Paradis (May 30, 11:50 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch and networking). May 29 & 30. Ernst & Young Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.defenceandsecurity.ca
Conservative MP Scott Reid is hosting a Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day, as part of Cystic Fibrosis Month. May 27, 1:30 p.m. Foyer, House of Commons, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. 613-947-2277.