Canada-Ukraine Defense Push: President Volodymyr Zelensky and Olena Zelenska arrived for a three-day visit focused on defense, economic and energy cooperation, including discussions on ballistic missile defence, with stops in Calgary, Toronto and North Bay. Trade War Fallout: As U.S. tariffs and import bans tighten, Canada’s counter-tariffs took effect Sept. 8 and Ottawa is expanding support for tariff-hit businesses in southern Ontario through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, adding $1.5B and up to $3M in non-repayable funding. Immigration & Citizenship Delays: IRCC says eligible temporary workers can study for up to six months without a separate study permit, while citizenship certificate applications are now facing nearly 3-year delays (about 33 months) amid a surge in demand. Public Services & Accountability: A Nova Scotia mother is continuing her son’s fight after a court win on enhanced support for people living in tents, saying the province changed rules in a way that undermines the ruling. Tech & Online Safety: Government of Canada launched a public consultation on AI transparency, asking how people can know when they’re interacting with AI and how AI-generated content should be identified. Civic Life & Community: Canada’s largest carbon capture project broke ground in Alberta, and a new TIFF market is being launched to help Canadian film and TV projects find buyers and financing amid global uncertainty.