The Politics and the Pen Gala is a celebration of Canadian political and literary. This annual event, presented by the Writers’ Trust, brings together national politicians, eminent writers, diplomats and leaders of the arts and business communities for a fun-filled evening. March 6. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Contact: Joe Goulart at 416-504-8222 ext. 243 or jgoulart@writerstrust.com

Don Thompson, Executive Advisor, Sustainability and Oil Sands Outreach, Canadian Oil Sands Ltd., and Doug Bloom. CEPA, will discuss “Canada – An Emerging Energy Superpower.” March 5, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $79. Presented by The Economic Club of Canada. The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont.

CTV’s Kevin Newman will moderate a roundtable discussion on “Canada in Asia: What is Our Comparative Advantage.” Panellists include Senator Mobina Jaffer; and David Mulroney, former Canadian ambassador to China. Presented by thePANEL. Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m., $12. The Sidedoor, 18b York St. http://thepanelottawa.eventbrite.ca