Public Health Accountability: Conservative MP Dean Allison is launching a citizen-led inquiry into COVID-19 vaccine injuries, pushing for transparency, better documentation of adverse effects, and expanded compensation. Food Security & Competition: Ahead of G7, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a $3.2B national food security strategy aimed at boosting affordability and competition, including $1B for new/expanded food terminals and tougher Competition Bureau enforcement. AI & Online Safety: Canada’s Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34) proposes a ban on social media accounts for kids under 16, with teens warning they’ll find workarounds while parents and experts debate enforcement and safeguards. Energy Tech Collaboration: Canada’s PTRC and Oil India signed a clean-energy framework focused on CCUS, geothermal, and low-carbon subsurface tech. Health Tech from Space: Researchers say deep-space medical lessons could translate into portable, robotic care for remote and under-resourced communities. Policy & Rights: Rainbow Railroad says Canada’s new border law and a one-year refugee-claim deadline put LGBTQ+ refugees at risk. Environment & Agriculture: Newfoundland and Labrador overhauled fire rules with stiffer penalties, while Canada temporarily restricted some Texas livestock imports after a second screwworm case. World Cup Tech: FIFA is leaning hard on tech for World Cup 2026, including semi-automated offside and a smart match ball—raising both excitement and concerns about app/connectivity reliability.