Canada–U.S. Trade Tensions: Trump’s renewed 50% tariff threats have spilled into Canada’s plans, with Ottawa cancelling joint Gordie Howe Bridge celebrations and officials warning the uncertainty could hit businesses on both sides. Housing & Cost of Living: A Rates.ca report says affordability worsened in 11 of 13 major markets as mortgage rates rose (five-year fixed up to 4.57%), even where home prices fell. Wildfire Fallout: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality beyond the border, with U.S. regions issuing health alerts as blazes rage at home. Indigenous Health Funding: Ottawa is investing $23.5M to build the Benbowopka Treatment Centre in Blind River, expanding culturally grounded addiction care for Northern Ontario Indigenous communities. Aviation & Climate Tech: Air Canada and Airbus plan a jointly funded platform to invest up to about CAD 13.7M in sustainable aviation fuel in Canada. Business & Finance: Harvest ETFs begins trading its new HHII high-income shares ETF; TD Asset Management updates risk ratings and cuts fees for some funds. Tech & Science: Rocket Doctor was named one of Canada’s Top 100 AI & Tech Startups, and a 16-year-old built an AI robot turtle to detect microplastics. Environment & Wildlife: Endangered freshwater mussels were reintroduced to Ontario waters for the first time in Canada.