Quebec Election Shock: The Parti Québécois is projected to form the next Quebec government after a dramatic comeback, with leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon promising another independence referendum once U.S. President Donald Trump is out of office—raising the stakes for Canada PM Mark Carney’s national-unity message. Alberta Separatism Backlash: Federalist Alberta MPs are sounding alarms after reports of separatists meeting U.S. Republican figures, warning oil and gas can’t be treated like bargaining chips ahead of Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum. Defence Procurement Overhaul: Ottawa plans to turn the Defence Investment Agency into a Crown corporation to speed up military purchasing, a move that could reshape Canada’s defence procurement system and its oversight. Climate Court Challenge: Young Canadians aged 17–24 are suing Ottawa over alleged climate failures, arguing governments violated constitutional rights by not cutting emissions enough. Health System Access: Ontario has begun publicly funded hip and knee replacements at a private clinic, expanding OHIP-covered surgical capacity. AI Data Centre Tensions: Saskatchewan First Nations are demanding more information and a pause on Bell’s AI data centre near Regina, citing environmental and consultation concerns.