MAiD and mental illness: A special parliamentary committee has recommended indefinitely excluding people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness from MAiD eligibility, a move Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says will “save thousands of lives,” while the government and supporters of expansion argue for continued access. Nursing contract pressure in B.C.: The B.C. Nurses’ Union says 67% of members rejected a tentative contract deal, citing frustration with workload pressures, while the province says bargaining is still ongoing. Trade protection at the border: Ottawa has imposed a 10% surtax on some canned vegetable imports for up to 200 days while a safeguard investigation runs, drawing retailer concerns that the process is being rushed. Child safety online: Canada is among countries moving toward restrictions on social media access for youth under 16, as governments tighten online protections for children. Housing affordability debate: B.C. and federal plans to buy vacant condos and convert them to affordable housing are being criticized as a potential developer “bailout.” Indigenous reconciliation in Saskatoon: More than 1,000 people joined the Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Public services and costs: A Parliamentary Budget Officer report says automatic tax filing for “simple” returns could cost taxpayers $340 per filer annually, raising questions about value for money. AI workforce push in Saskatchewan: Advocates say a provincial AI strategy could help align with Ottawa’s national AI plan and protect jobs while scaling skills.