Federal-Provincial Unity Debate: Pierre Poilievre says Alberta separatist concerns can be eased by changing Ottawa’s policies, arguing the province should “lock arms” with other provinces to regain control over areas like immigration and to speed up development, including pipelines. Energy & LNG Legal Risk: A new report warns B.C.’s LNG push could raise legal exposure for governments and fossil-fuel firms, as climate-related cases and rights claims mount. Streaming Rules Shift: Ottawa is set to direct the CRTC to scrap requirements that foreign streamers fund Canadian local news and niche broadcasters, after the Online Streaming Act became a trade irritant. Defence Spending: Prime Minister Mark Carney marked Canadian Armed Forces Day by touting record defence investment and the biggest pay raise in a generation, aiming to meet NATO targets. Canada-Ireland-France Trip: Carney will visit Ireland (Dublin and Mayo) and France ahead of the G7, with talks spanning agri-food, digital innovation, AI, pharma and climate. World Cup Build-Up (Local): North Vancouver’s Shipyards area is gearing up for FIFA World Cup 2026, with nearby cultural stops highlighted for fans without cars. AI Governance Pressure: An IBM study says tech leaders are accountable for AI systems they don’t fully control, while governance struggles to keep up as AI agent deployments accelerate.