Eliot A. Phillipson, chair, Expert Panel on the State of Science and Technology, will discuss “Science and Technology in Canada: Where do we Stand?” Presented by the Economic Club of Canada. Sept. 27, 7:45-9 a.m., $79. The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca
Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry Federal Liberal Association presents a Town Hall meeting on “Understanding Supply Management: A Canadian Success Story.” Speakers include Ron Versteeg, Dairy Farmers of Ontario and Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, P.E.I.). Sept. 26, 8-10 p.m. Chesterville Legion, Chesterville, Ont. 613-346-5416.
Brian Ferguson, president and CEO, Cenovus Energy, will discuss “Oil Sands: Challenging the Controversy.” Sept. 24, 7:45-9 a.m., $79. Presented by the Economic Club of Canada. The Intercontinental Hotel, 225 Front St. W., Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca