Trade War Pressure on Small Business: A CFIB survey says 18% of small exporters and 11% of importers hit by the Canada-U.S. tariff fight fear they’d stop being viable if it drags on for three months, with many firms in manufacturing, wholesale, retail and construction feeling direct tariff impacts. Tariffs and Counter-Tariffs in Motion: Canada’s July trade surplus narrowed to C$769M as exports fell and imports rose, with energy and metals leading the drop ahead of tougher U.S. duties. Border Crackdown: The CBSA has launched investigations into alleged dumping and subsidizing of truck and bus tires from China, after complaints from retread makers and Michelin. Rail Manufacturing Push: Prime Minister Carney announced a $4.7B VIA Rail investment to build 313 passenger cars in Canada, with Alstom set to manufacture and assemble in Thunder Bay and La Pocatière. AI Data Centre Rules: Ottawa unveiled voluntary “Responsible Data Centre Development Principles” amid growing community backlash, aiming to protect electricity ratepayers and limit water use. Climate Planning: Canada released a five-year scientific climate report to guide resilience and emergency preparedness. Health Coverage Update: Canada’s drug agency recommended reimbursing Yorvipath for eligible adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism, with conditions. Cybersecurity Watch: ThreatsDay highlights a wave of human-driven phishing and remote-access scams targeting everyday work tools. Agriculture Supply Diversification: A new phosphate terminal under construction at the Port of Johnstown aims to give Canadian farmers an alternative to U.S. supply routes. Business and Jobs: Unifor backed the VIA Rail manufacturing deal, saying it secures work for members at Alstom’s Thunder Bay site. Sports and Culture: Polaris Music Prize’s Northern Sound Exchange lands in Sudbury on Sept. 4.