Major Projects & Energy: Prime Minister Mark Carney backed LNG Canada’s Phase 2 expansion, saying the project will double capacity to 28 million tonnes annually and strengthen trade ties with Asia. Ocean Protection: Carney also announced $1.2B for ocean protections, including expanded Coast Guard marine monitoring, near-shore weather forecasting, and a national marine mammal oil-spill response plan. Indigenous Reconciliation: Canadians marked the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with coverage highlighting the residential school legacy and ongoing calls for economic reconciliation. Labour Rights: The Canadian Labour Congress and unions warned that the Liberals’ development bill could further weaken charter-protected right to strike by expanding Ottawa’s ability to end strikes or lockouts. Immigration Policy Shift: Statistics Canada reported a sharp slowdown in population growth tied to reduced non-permanent residents and lower permanent immigration levels. Trade Pressure: The U.S. moved ahead with bans on nearly $1B in Canadian imports, adding to the strain in Canada–U.S. trade relations. B.C. Election & LNG Politics: In B.C., National Day events intersected with campaign messaging as leaders weighed the LNG Canada 2 project and Indigenous concerns.