Canada–U.S. Trade War: Mark Carney says Canada walked away from U.S. talks over demands that threatened Canadian sovereignty, as Washington escalates tariffs and Ottawa retaliates. Tariffs Backtrack: Canada removed seafood and fish products from its counter-tariff list after industry feedback, sparing Maine lobster from a planned 25% hit. Lake Ontario “Lake America”: Trump signed an executive order directing U.S. agencies to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” a symbolic jab tied to the tariff fight. AI & Data Sovereignty: Saskatchewan unveiled a framework for AI data centre development prioritizing Canadian ownership, Canadian data/AI sovereignty, and local jobs, with rules aimed at keeping infrastructure and power in Canada. Research Talent Push: Canada announced C$504M to bring 64 global researchers to Canadian universities, including major poaching from the U.S. Workforce Planning: Ottawa launched the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance with $8M to tackle labour shortages and align training with employer needs. Indigenous Justice Funding: Manitoba received $5M for Indigenous-led alternatives to incarceration, including culturally informed sentencing pathways. Life Sciences Investment: Canada announced nearly $100M for B.C. life sciences firms and over $541M for Intake 1 of the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs and Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders. Childcare Costs (B.C.): A report finds only 11 of 35 Canadian cities hit $10-a-day daycare, with B.C. cities among the most expensive.