Canada-U.S. Trade Tensions: ProPublica reports a Michigan border community is getting squeezed by Trump’s tariff war with Canada, with locals feeling Washington’s pressure but seeing little help from Ottawa. Public Safety & Terror Designations: Pierre Poilievre is pushing Ottawa to list Iran-backed Kata’ib Hezbollah as a terrorist entity after U.S. allegations link the group to attacks on a Canadian synagogue and the U.S. consulate in Toronto. Immigration Processing: IRCC released 10 tips for visa, immigration and citizenship applicants to avoid delays by applying online, answering fully, and responding quickly to requests. Health Canada Energy Drink Warning Labels: A new investigation says Health Canada dropped warning labels about mixing energy drinks and alcohol, raising questions about how industry-funded research shaped the decision. Labour & Travel Disruption: WestJet flight attendants went on strike over pay, grounding flights and escalating a broader cabin-crew compensation fight. Climate & Wildfire Politics: Commentary argues Canada can’t be asked to “pay” for wildfire smoke while the U.S. weakens climate policy. Security & Defence: Reporting warns Canada’s new nuclear reactor plans will rely on foreign fuel enrichment and fabrication, a shift from the Candu model. Quebec-Labrador Border: The Quebec government’s sovereignty-linked claims resurface despite the constitutional settlement, keeping the boundary a political flashpoint.