Streaming & Culture Policy: Ottawa plans to direct the CRTC to scrap key requirements that force foreign streamers to fund Canadian local news and niche broadcasters, after earlier steps to review and soften the Online Streaming Act’s impact. Federal-Provincial Tensions: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says federal policy changes—not separation—are the answer to Alberta separatist concerns, arguing Ottawa should repeal “anti-development” laws and give provinces more control over areas like immigration. Parliament & Hate Law: The Senate rejected amendments to Bill C-9 that would have added Indian Residential School denialism as an offence under the federal Combatting Hate Act, drawing sharp criticism from the Anishinabek Nation. Defence & Readiness: On Canadian Armed Forces Day, Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted record defence spending and pay raises, plus a new Defence Investment Agency and industrial strategy aimed at speeding procurement. Tourism & Parks Canada: Parks Canada reported 26.2 million visitors in 2025-26, generating about $6.5B in nearby community spending and supporting roughly 59,000 full-time jobs. Community & Heritage Funding: Willowbank secured up to $193,000 from Parks Canada’s National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places, contingent on matching donations, to stabilize a historic manor house wall and add a fire stair. Bilingual Services in NB: New rules for federally regulated businesses in New Brunswick require bilingual front-line service and language flexibility for employees, raising concerns about burdens on rural banks.