Trade & Agriculture: The Canadian Cattle Association is urging Ottawa to resist any expansion of beef market access in Mercosur talks in Toronto, warning it would squeeze Canadian ranchers and complicate the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement review. Public Safety & Justice: Prince Albert police say a major operation seized 4+ kg of cocaine and meth, with multiple charges after searches tied to alleged drug sales across Saskatchewan. Defence & Procurement: Carney’s government is pushing a defence procurement reset, including talks with Saab on GlobalEye surveillance aircraft and claims Canada could build Gripens for Ukraine if it backs the deal. Ebola Measures: Canada is imposing temporary travel and immigration restrictions on residents of the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, including suspending travel documents and adding 21-day quarantine rules for some arrivals. Indigenous Rights & Courts: The Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear an appeal tied to Wolastoqey Nation title claims over private land, keeping the status quo for property owners; B.C. also faces ongoing DRIPA-related legal pressure. Emergency Preparedness: Ottawa says it’s strengthening wildfire readiness for a season already underway, citing above-normal temperatures. Local Governance: Calgary broke ground on a $70M Olympic Plaza transformation, while Moose Jaw is demanding clarity from Ottawa on the Snowbirds’ future. Child Care: Halton Region approved its 2026-2030 child-care plan, aiming to expand access and affordability under CWELCC amid staffing and funding pressures.