Canada–US Border & Trade: Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Gordie Howe Bridge will open “at the end of the week,” despite Trump’s earlier threats over ownership and “fair compensation,” with the Windsor-Detroit crossing financed by Canada and jointly owned with Michigan. Digital Safety & Privacy: Ottawa moves to introduce the Digital Safety Act and Digital Safety Commission Act, with a likely ban on social media for kids under 16 (exemptions possible), while privacy advocates warn Bill C-22 could undermine Canadians’ rights and push back on lawmakers blocking the Privacy Commissioner from testifying. AI Policy & Labour Backlash: Canada’s long-awaited national AI strategy is out, pitching major investment in AI compute and jobs, but critics say it’s light on worker protections and guardrails. Economy Watch: Statistics Canada data and commentary point to slowing growth and job losses, with concerns that Canada is sliding toward recession conditions. Public Safety & Law Enforcement: Tributes follow the death of an OPP constable in northern Ontario, as federal and provincial officials offer condolences. Energy & Industry: Cenovus CEO says Alberta’s proposed west-coast pipeline is “unfinanceable” under current rules; ADNOC is also scouting upstream and LNG opportunities in Canada via XRG. Agriculture Biosecurity: A second New World screwworm case in South Texas triggers Canada to temporarily restrict certain Texas livestock imports while officials contain the parasite. Protest Politics: MPs, farmers and citizen groups plan to protest Alto’s high-speed rail project on Parliament Hill over federal expropriation powers and community impacts. World Cup Politics: Canada’s ambassador to Qatar says Canada is drawing lessons from Qatar 2022 on security and fan experience as FIFA 2026 kicks off amid broader North American political friction.