Wildfire Fallout & Trade: US President Donald Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke drifting into the US and threatened to add the “incalculable cost” of pollution to tariffs, citing “willful negligence” over forest upkeep. Canada’s emergency minister says Ottawa has invested C$12B since 2020 and stresses cross-border firefighting cooperation as smoke and air-quality alerts spread across the US Northeast. Public Health Watch: Canada’s Public Health Agency says cyclospora infections typically rise in spring and summer via imported fresh produce; higher-risk items include basil, cilantro, raspberries, blackberries, mesclun, snow/snap peas and salad mixes, even though no Canadian outbreak is currently under investigation. Immigration Pressure Point: IRCC has paused new Parents and Grandparents Program applications, and separate reports say some Indian students face PGWP denials tied to programme eligibility. Defence & Ukraine: Canada ordered 35 new ACSV armored vehicles for transfer to Ukraine under a roughly $1.4B deal. Economy & Everyday Costs: Retail Council research finds shoppers are actively switching between in-store and online options to manage affordability as prices stay high. Sports & Culture: Canada’s World Cup run is ending as the final nears, while Hong Kong films screened at Montreal’s Fantasia festival highlight Canada’s cultural links.