Citizens for Safe Cycling holds its 2012 AGM with keynote speaker Ralph Bueller, Virginia Tech, and guest speaker NDP MP Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, Ont.). Oct. 16, 5:45 p.m. Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Ave., Ottawa, Ont. www.safecycling.ca

Scott Newark, vice chair of operations of the National Security Group, will address members of CADSI at a networking luncheon today. He will discuss “The Importance of Policy Analysis in Achieving Procurement Success in the Safety and Security Sector. Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m., $25 members; $30 non-members. Air Force Mess, 158 Gloucester St., Ottawa, Ont. www.defenceandsecurity.ca

Canada 2020 presents a panel discussion on the Nexen-CNOOC deal titled “Buying Canada: Strategic industries, state-owned companies and the national interest,” with Tom D’aquino, Laura Dawson and Charles Burton. Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m. Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. http://canada2020.ca

Donald K. Johnson, member, Advisory Board BMO Capital Markets will give a talk on “Unlocking More Private Wealth for Public Good.” Presented by the Economic Club of Canada. Oct. 15, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $79. The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 370 King St. W., Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca