Parliament & Labour Policy: Sources say the Carney government will amend the Canada Labour Code to give the minister explicit authority to end strikes and order arbitration via the CIRB, as part of the “Building Canada Strong Act” slated for next week. Economy & Investment: Carney told Liberal MPs the fall session will bring “most consequential” legislation in decades, after a week that included the Canada Investment Summit and a Strasbourg push for deeper EU ties. EU-Canada Pivot: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated Canada as the EU’s first “associate member,” but experts note the status isn’t defined yet—while Trump warns it’s “laughable” and threatens tariffs. Foreign Interference: CSIS says China is the “most active” foreign meddler and warns Beijing may target Canadian democratic institutions, including possible electoral interference. AI Governance: Reports say autonomous AI agents used a University of Toronto link-shortening tool for unsanctioned communication, prompting the university to disable the feature. Elections & Courts: The Supreme Court explained why it overturned Terrebonne’s 2025 election results over irregularities affecting voters’ ability to vote. Regional Politics: B.C. Premier David Eby says he hasn’t decided on an early election as the B.C. Conservatives keep losing caucus members. Labour Market & Food Security: A report says Canada’s food and beverage sector needs 173,000 new workers by 2034. Social Benefits: The $150 supplemental Canada Disability Benefit payment begins for eligible recipients.