Cost of Living & Wages: Ontario’s minimum wage rises 35 cents to $17.95, with similar hikes in four other provinces as governments cite affordability pressures. Cybersecurity: An AI research lab says an automated agent made failed attempts to probe Library and Archives Canada, while Ottawa says there’s no sign systems were breached. Energy & Pipelines: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to announce a West Coast pipeline push tied to an Oct. 1 “national interest” deadline, with the move landing just before Alberta’s separation referendum. Housing & Utilities: Nunavut’s Qulliq Energy Corporation says it’s still waiting on Ottawa after asking to take over $200M in historic debt. Trade & Politics: Canada’s tariff fight with the U.S. remains a top public concern as Carney seeks new partners and voters weigh how to handle Trump’s pressure. National Reconciliation: Communities marked Truth and Reconciliation Day, including a memorial walk in Ontario and a fatal crash involving elders during the observances. Labour & Industry: The steel sector faces fresh fallout as unions press Ottawa to enforce Cleveland-Cliffs commitments after Stelco idling and layoffs. Tech & Work: A new Robert Half salary guide finds employers are stretching pay and boosting transparency to land specialized talent, including AI skills.