Quebec Election: Quebec’s five party leaders make their final weekend pitches ahead of Monday’s vote, with the PQ’s Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pressing for a 2029 referendum while rivals warn it could destabilize the economy. Alberta Referendum: Danielle Smith and Naheed Nenshi are trading sharper attacks as Alberta’s secession vote nears, with fallout from internal UCP separatist tensions and polling pressure. AI in Government & Media: Canada is rolling out a national AI council under PM Mark Carney, while separate reporting warns AI-generated “journalists” are appearing in Canada, raising questions about trust in news. Labour Law Fight: Protesters in Thunder Bay say Bill C-39 would give the jobs minister sweeping powers to end strikes, potentially undermining bargaining. Trade & Diplomacy: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu heads a nearly 300-person mission to India and says CEPA talks will resume Oct. 5, as Ottawa pushes to diversify beyond the U.S. Public Safety & Justice: RCMP arrested and charged five Indian-origin men in an alleged auto dealership extortion campaign tied to shootings, arson, firearms trafficking and drugs. Housing & Costs: A new report highlights Canadians shifting to 3-year mortgages as rates move, while another story flags revised population numbers and the policy impact of Ottawa’s data gaps.