Northern Ontario Funding: FedNor announced a new “Local Impact” stream worth $39M over four years under the Build Communities Strong Fund, aimed at strengthening northern Ontario infrastructure; Marathon Mayor Rick Dumas called it a win for the town’s $90M Active Living Centre project. Energy Efficiency Diplomacy: Canada co-hosted an IEA conference in Montreal where dozens of countries agreed to make energy efficiency a cornerstone of energy policy, citing lower costs, better energy security, and resilience after recent global market shocks. Canada–Taiwan Outreach: A Taiwanology podcast episode features Marie-Louise Hannan, Canada’s Taipei trade office executive director, reflecting on decades of Canada–Taiwan engagement and how middle powers “lean in” as the world fractures. Nuclear Policy Debate: A week of Ottawa announcements includes tabling a Nuclear Energy Strategy, moving toward faster approvals for a high-level waste repository, and supporting an SMR push—sparking renewed questions about economics, safety, and environmental impacts. Indigenous Rights in Uranium: Guyana’s Amerindian People’s Association urged Canada-based U92 Energy to halt the Kurupung uranium project, citing missing consultations and lack of Free, Prior and Informed Consent. Trade Uncertainty: Multiple reports highlight USMCA renewal uncertainty after the US signalled it will not renew the pact “in current form,” raising concerns for Canada’s currency and supply chains.