Canada–U.S. Visa Vetting: The U.S. expanded social media screening for visa applicants, now requiring some I, TD and TN applicants (including foreign media and eligible Canadian/Mexican professionals) to set profiles to public/open as of Oct. 1. Municipal Politics & Trade: In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the Canada–U.S. trade fight is shaping municipal election talk after Algoma Steel layoffs tied to tariffs. Federal/Provincial Policy Watch: Internal federal documents show Ottawa weighing a possible Alberta separation “fiscal shock” and other fallout scenarios. AI Governance: Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a 13-member national AI council to advise on AI transformation, risk management and responsible use. Energy & Infrastructure: Carney is set to visit Türkiye to discuss trade, energy and defence, as Canada pushes diversification beyond the U.S. Health Care Access: In Gaspé, voters are focused on local health care strain after doctor shortages force patients to travel for care. International Justice: An Alberta RCMP officer accused of illegally accessing police data to help Rwanda was found not guilty. Community/Nonprofit: A retired Supreme Court justice launched a New Brunswick foundation to support families with sick children.