LGBTQ+ Travel Safety: Booking.com’s new Travel Proud report says only 38% of Canadian LGBTQ+ travellers are “out” while travelling, and 38% would hide their identity to reach bucket-list destinations—plus many ramp up precautions like sharing live locations and using VPNs. Public Safety Tech: Jordan Carriers rolls out ESMART Dynamic Speed Management across its fleet to reduce bridge strikes and improve compliance using real-time GPS speed control. AI & Cybersecurity: Kaspersky reports malware spread via Steam’s Wallpaper Engine, hijacking accounts and pushing credential theft and crypto-mining through malicious wallpaper packages. Robotics Showcase: Epson will demo SafeSense tech and SCARA/6-axis solutions at Automate 2026, previewing a new collaborative robot. Health Access in Manitoba: A Manitoba ruling blocks a young cancer patient from keeping coverage after turning 18, with advocates pointing to immigration-related barriers. Clean Power & Energy: Hydro-Québec begins exporting electricity to New York City under a long-term deal as Quebec faces tighter supply conditions. Defence Industry Growth: BDC and The Icebreaker warn Canada’s defence ramp-up is creating a “three-speed” SME gap—scaling firms, cautious expanders, and companies still exploring procurement. Water Rights: Indigenous leaders react cautiously to Bill C-37, a First Nations Clean Water Act aimed at enforceable protections and agreements with governments. Housing & Risk: Newfoundland and Labrador’s radon testing in public housing found hazardous levels in some units, renewing calls for broader testing.