Pierre Beaudoin, president & CEO Bombardier Inc. will give a talk on “Transforming Canada into a Strong Global Contender.” Presented by the Economic Club of Canada. Oct. 17, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $79. The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca

The MacDonald-Laurier Institute presents a panel discussion on “National Security, National Interest and Natural Resources: The costs and benefits of CNOOC’s bid for Nexen.” Panelists include Ray Boisvert, recently retired Assistant Director, CSIS, and David Kilgour, former Secretary of State for Asia Pacific. Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m. Frontenac Room, Delta Ottawa, 101 Lyon St., Ottawa, Ont. www.macdonaldlaurier.ca

John Manley, president and CEO, Canadian Council of Chief Executives, will speak to members of the Canadian Club of Ottawa at a luncheon today. Oct. 16, 12 p.m., $47. Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ballroom, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.canadianclubottawa.ca

Tim Gitzel, president and CEO of Cameco, chair of World Nuclear Association, will discuss “Believing in Nuclear’s Future.” Presented by The Economic Club of Canada. Oct. 11, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $79. One King West Hotel, 1 King St. W., Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca

The Canadian Study of Parliament Group presents a seminar on “Bill C-38: A Case Study in the Legislative Proceedings and Practice.” Oct. 10, $150 members; $200 non-members; $25 students. www.studyparliament.ca

Norman Jasolka, president Aldo Group, will discuss “Building a Canadian Brand Across the World.” Presented by the Economic Club of Canada. Oct. 10, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $79. Hilton Hotel Toronto, 145 Richmond St. W., Toronto, Ont. 416-306-0899 or www.economicclub.ca