Domestic Safety Law: Manitoba proposes removing limitation periods for civil claims tied to intimate partner violence and “coercive control,” aiming to let survivors sue regardless of when abuse occurred. Trade & Tariffs: StatsCan reports Canadian exports to the U.S. jumped 8.1% in August ahead of new 50% tariff threats, pushing the Canada-U.S. trade surplus to nearly $11.2B. Energy Mega-Merger: Emera and ATCO’s Canadian Utilities plan an all-stock deal to create a $72B utility “powerhouse,” with ATCO’s industrial services spun out separately. Pipeline Politics: Carney’s Pacific Link push continues amid stalled Canada-U.S. talks and labour/project changes in Parliament, while Indigenous leaders warn the “national interest” label isn’t a done deal. Education Integrity: Ontario refers OSAP payment concerns at private career colleges to the OPP after preliminary audit findings flagged serious integrity issues. Housing & Finance: BlackRock survey finds older Canadians are less confident about retirement, while a separate report notes Canadians are tipping less and hospitality workers feel it. Business/Markets: TSX rose on tech strength; meanwhile, multiple corporate updates include dividend news from Goodfellow and a private placement close by GoldInxs Mining.