Francophone Funding: B.C. will invest $250,000 through its Provincial Fund for French Language Services, including $2,800 for AFKO to expand French classes and community activities in Nelson and Revelstoke. Indigenous Settlement: Canada and Saskatchewan will pay $29.6M to Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation to settle a treaty land entitlement claim, with potential additions to reserve land. Trade War Watch: The Bank of Canada held its rate at 2.25%, warning that the U.S. trade fight and Middle East oil risks are among the “multiple risks in play,” while tariffs and inflation pressures could hit growth. Fuel Relief: Ottawa is extending the federal gas and diesel excise tax suspension to Jan. 31, 2027 (with a phased return), drawing support from industry groups and taxpayers advocates. Labour Dispute: Manitoba’s Labour Board will hear a request to deem medical lab staff essential the same day they’re set to strike. Disability Supports: Saskatchewan is providing $1.3M for accessibility upgrades at group homes, respite homes and day programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Sovereignty & Tech: Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. users after a Trump order, reigniting Canada-U.S. tensions over naming and trust. Energy Workforce: Ottawa launched the Energy and Electricity Workforce Alliance to address skills gaps for grid modernization and energy development. Tariff Impact in Atlantic Canada: Nova Scotia businesses are getting $14.1M in support to weather U.S. tariffs under a federal response initiative. Health Research: The Biocodex Microbiota Foundation is offering a €35,000 Canadian research grant to advance microbiota science.