IPAC NCR presents a panel discussion on “Women as Public Sector Leaders.” Panellists include Susan Cartwright, Marie LeMay, ADM Infrastructure, and Clare Beckton, Carleton Centre for Women in Politics and Public Administration. April 23, 5:15-7:30 p.m., $210 members, $25 others. Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. http://publicsectorleadership.eventbrite.ca

PAGSE presents a talk “Reducing Risks, Gaining Benefits – Coping with Weird Weather in a Changing Client,” with Gordon McBean, Western University. April 18, 7:30 a.m. No charge to MPS, Senators and members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, all others, $25. Government Conference Centre, Colonel By entrance. Register by April 15 with Donna Boag at 613-991-6369 or pagse@rsc-src.ca

The Canadian Association of International Development Professionals is hosting its 4th Annual Conference. This year’s theme is “The Changing Landscape for International Development Professionals.” April 16-17. River Bldg., Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. http://www.caidp-rpcdi.ca/2013

The theme of this year’s 12th Annual Research Money Conference is Budget 2013: Checking the Pulse of Canada’s Innovation Policies. Keynote speakers include Tom Jenkins, Open Text and Darrell Bricker, Ipsos Global Public Affairs. April 9-10. NAC, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. http://www.researchmoneyinc.com

CADSI presents the 2013 Canadian Forces Outlooks. April 9-11. Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/

Day of Action to Stop GM Alfalfa—A public rally with farmers and consumers in protest of genetically modified alfalfa. Hosted by the National Farmers Union local 362. April 9, 12-1 p.m. Office of Variety Registration, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 59 Camelot Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.cban.ca/april9ottawa