Luc Portelance, President Canada Border Services Agency, will discuss “Ottawa: Beyond the Border Action Plan: The Changing Landscape of Border Management.” Presented by the Economic Club of Canada. March 7, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $79. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca

IPAC NCR presents a conversation with Glen Hodgson, Sr. VP and Chief Economist of the Conference Board of Canada, will discuss and answer questions about the next federal budget. Members only. Feb. 28, 5:45-8 p.m., $75. Mama Teresa Ristorante, 300 Somerset St. W. RSVP under IPAC. Pre-purchase tickets by Feb. 26 at http://hodgson.eventbrite.ca/

eBay Canada is hosting a Parliamentary Reception to recognize the 2012 Entrepreneurs of the Year, honouring outstanding achievement in Canadian e-Commerce and entrepreneurship. Industry Committee Chair David Sweet will address those in attendance. Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m. By invitation only. Metropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ont. For more information, contact eventsottawa@environicspr.com

Speaker Simon Derrick, managing director, The Bank of New York Mellon, will discuss “2013: The Return of the Currency Wars.” Feb. 19, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $79. The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca

2013 Pre-Budget Panel: Priorities and Pitfalls, featuring Andrew Jackson, Peter Devries and Glen Hodgson, moderated by Don Newman. Feb. 19, 11:45 a.m., $45 pre-paid; $75 at door; $90 non-members. Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Details and registration: www.cabe.ca or oea@cabe.ca