U.S.-Canada Trade Fight: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. isn’t “at war” with Canada and mocked the idea of retaliation, as Ottawa prepares dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs starting Sept. 8 and a $7.5B support package rolls out. Countermeasures in the Prairies: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe backed Ottawa’s tariff response and outlined a provincial reciprocal levy on U.S. alcohol. Immigration Costs: Canada raised the proof-of-financial-support amounts for study permit applicants applying on/after Sept. 1, 2026, increasing required funds by hundreds to over $1,400 depending on family size. Lake Ontario “Lake America” Name Row: After Google-driven map changes showed “Lake America” on some Canadian sites, several reverted to “Lake Ontario,” with Hydro One blaming a third-party mapping service; meanwhile, the U.S. says Trump asked Apple to make the change. Federal Court Climate Case: Ottawa asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it won’t meet 2030 emissions targets, arguing courts can’t order policy steps. Health & Services: Saskatchewan is expanding Regina General Hospital’s NICU by three beds with $8.32M in provincial funding plus foundation support. Justice: An Ontario judge paused new bail cash-deposit rules while constitutional challenges proceed. Animals & Policy: Canada’s last captive belugas from Marineland are set to leave for U.S. aquariums, ending whale captivity in Canada. Workplace Secularism: Montreal’s transit agency told employees they can’t pray on workplace property as Quebec’s secularism law takes effect Sept. 1.