The Economic Club of Canada presents a luncheon panel discussion on “A Connected Canada-Leading the Digital Economy as Technology Transforms our World,” with Shelley Broader, Walmart Canada, and Chris O’Neill, Google Canada, and others. Nov. 5, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $79. MaRS Discovery District, 101 College St., Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca

The Fraser Institute and CRU Group present the Third Mining Risks Business Risks Summit. This year’s theme is Planning for Uncertainty. Nov. 1-2.  Toronto, Ont.  http://www.crugroup.com/events/miningrisks/

Treasury Board President Tony Clement will join the roster of speakers for the IABC 2012 Canada Business Communicators Summit on “Communications Trends 2013.” Mr. Clement will discuss “Politicking in the Age of Social Media.” Nov. 1-3. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.canada.iabc.com

Grandmothers Advocacy Network—As part of a cross-country demonstration, Ottawa Gatineau Grandmothers are rallying in Ottawa to send a message to MPs to pass Bill C-398. This bill will reform Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime so affordable life-saving medicines can get to people in need in the developing world. Nov. 1, 3:30 p.m. Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. http://grandmothersadvocacy.org/national-hilltop-campaign/

Parliamentarians and staff are invited to join World Vision Canada and journalist Thane Burnett for an informative and inspiring evening. Learn more about child trafficking and exploitation, and World Vision’s relief, development and advocacy work with children around the world.  Oct. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Space is limited. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Please RSVP: 613-569-1888 or externalrelations@worldvision.ca

Former prime minister Joe Clark will discuss “Leading from Beside: Opportunities for Canadian Foreign Policy.” Presented by the Group of 78. Oct. 30, 5:15 p.m., $25. Penthouse Room, Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert St., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to 613-230-0860 or group78@web.net

The Canadian Institute’s 11th Annual Forum on Pharma Patents will bring together industry speakers from both the brand and generic side. Guest speakers include Ildiko Mehes, vice-president and general counsel, Teva Canada. Oct. 29-30. Marriott Bloor Yorkville, Toronto, Ont. 416-927-0718 ext. 7308. www.canadianinstitute.com/pharmapatent

The Council of Canadians presents the No Pipelines, No Tankers Speaking Tour to challenge three proposed pipelines: Enbridge Northern Gateway, Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain, and the Pacific Trails. Speakers include Maude Barlow, Council of Canadians and Sven Biggs, Tanker Free B.C. Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Della Herman Theatre, 4400 3rd Ave., Smithers, B.C. www.canadians.org/pipelines