Trade Policy: Trump says the USMCA with Canada and Mexico could expire in 2036 unless renewed, throwing uncertainty into talks ahead of separate negotiations with Mexico. Diplomacy & Strategy: Prime Minister Mark Carney tells Ireland and Europe that “middle powers” shouldn’t compete for US favour, arguing Canada and the EU can build a “third path” together. Canada-Ireland Partnership: Canada and Ireland agree to deepen cooperation on AI, pharmaceuticals/biotech, life sciences, and food security, including plans for a regenerative medicine hub in Ireland. Defence Procurement: Canada’s submarine decision is set to move fast, with procurement officials saying a preferred supplier could be chosen within 30 days. Energy & Investment: Ghana is courting Canadian capital for upstream oil and gas, while a Chinese firm Envision Energy signs a Nova Scotia deal for a 300MW wind plus battery storage project. Postal Costs: Canada Post will convert about 485,000 more addresses to community mailboxes, citing financial strain and aiming to reduce delivery costs. Labour & Restructuring: Sleep Number enters a court-supervised sale process to combine with Sleep Country Canada. Agriculture: Analysts warn Canada’s durum crop may be smaller than forecast as farmers shift acres toward spring wheat. Sports Business: Canada’s World Cup opener vs Bosnia ended 1-1, setting up the next match vs Qatar in Vancouver.