AI for All & jobs: Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Canada’s national AI strategy, “AI for All,” targeting about $200B in economic growth, 250,000 AI-related jobs, and boosting AI adoption to 60% by 2034, with plans for AI literacy and support for small and medium-sized businesses. Work permits for AI talent: Ottawa also proposed an expedited AI work-permit stream through the Global Talent Stream, aiming for start-to-finish processing in 20 days or less and pairing it with a pathway toward permanent residence. Cost of living support: The federal Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit begins quarterly payments, with a one-time GST/HST top-up for eligible people based on 2024 tax returns. Childcare funding pressure in Alberta: Alberta says it’s nearly hit CWELCC childcare space targets early, but an early-learning group argues the program is already oversubscribed and some operators may miss funding. Immigration rules tightened for sea arrivals: Canada introduced eTA requirements for most visa-exempt travellers arriving by sea from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, starting June 5. Economy watch: Statistics Canada reported unemployment fell to 6.6% in May as job growth surprised analysts, though economists warn trade uncertainty still looms. Public safety & rights: Canada’s Ebola travel ban is preventing Ugandan LGBTQ+ activists from attending an Ottawa conference. Community impact: A Montreal synagogue arson attempt led to a police custody arrest; Jewish advocacy groups criticized the government’s antisemitism response as lacking direct action.