Canada–Ireland Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped a Dublin push for a “third path” ahead of the G7, arguing middle powers shouldn’t compete for U.S. favour and should team up with Europe; Ottawa and Dublin also agreed a new framework to deepen trade, investment, security and tech cooperation, including annual foreign-ministry consultations and closer AI work. Safe Social Media Act: Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller said Canada won’t “capitulate” to U.S. pressure over Bill C-34, insisting “kids just aren’t on the bargaining table” as the under-16 ban moves toward passage with enforcement details still to come. World Cup Visa Clash: Ghana escalated its protest after Canada denied Thomas Partey entry over ongoing UK legal proceedings, calling the decision “high-handed” and threatening legal action; the row is now a diplomatic headache for Ottawa. Carney’s G7 Message: Carney told audiences the G7 can weave “strands” of a new world order, while warning the rules-based system is under strain. Elections Watch: Elections Canada fined a Hamilton poll worker $1,250 for voting twice in 2021, underscoring how tightly ballots are tracked. Alberta NDP Shake-up: Four Alberta NDP MLAs, including two Calgary members, announced they won’t seek re-election. Trudeau Backlash: Justin Trudeau defended skipping Canada’s World Cup opener to watch Katy Perry at the U.S. match, sparking online outrage.