USMCA Uncertainty: A Reuters poll says the Canadian dollar may strengthen less than expected as negotiations to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada deal (CUSMA) weigh on growth and reduce odds of Bank of Canada rate hikes. Trade & Diplomacy: Canada and Ghana reaffirmed plans to deepen trade and investment ties, shifting the relationship toward private-sector partnerships. World Cup Tech & Data: As Canada prepares for Morocco in the Round of 16, coverage highlights how tournament decisions are increasingly shaped by tech and data. Uranium Supply Disruption: Cameco says operations at Saskatchewan’s Cigar Lake mine and McClean Lake mill were suspended due to an issue at the mill’s sulfuric acid plant. AI Infrastructure Water Savings: Vancouver startup Wafr says it raised $100M to commercialize cooling tech that could cut AI data-centre water use by up to 95%. Defence Manufacturing: NP Aerospace won a multi-year contract to design and produce add-on vehicle armour systems for General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada. Cybersecurity: Citizen Lab reports a European lawmaker’s phone was hacked with Pegasus spyware, underscoring ongoing risks for tech governance. AI Governance: A business analysis argues boards should focus on the worst harms AI systems could cause—not just having a policy.