Defence Build-Up: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced nearly $2B over four years to build 190 armoured combat support vehicles with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, lifting the fleet to 550 and positioning it as part of Ottawa’s “build at home” defence industrial strategy. First Nations & Major Projects: At the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa, chiefs pressed ministers over proposed reforms to speed up major project approvals, warning against weakening environmental protections or bypassing Indigenous rights. Port of Vancouver: Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon referred the Port of Vancouver’s “Gateway Strategy” upgrades to the Major Projects Office, including consultation with Indigenous communities, as the plan targets expanded trade capacity. Immigration Pause: IRCC paused new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program, while pointing families to the Super Visa for longer stays. Wildfire Smoke & Health: Canadian wildfire smoke pushed air quality into hazardous territory across parts of the U.S. and Ontario, with officials urging people to stay indoors and use air filtration. Research Funding: NSERC awarded $14.6M to SFU researchers through Discovery Grants to support diverse, high-quality natural sciences and engineering work. Education Access: Ontario disqualified students at five private career colleges from OSAP loans after concerns about enrolment practices. Supreme Court Date: The Supreme Court set Oct. 15, 2026 for the Ontario Place Protectors case, with a wide coalition granted intervener status.