Canada–U.S. Trade War: Trump escalated pressure on Canadian firms, urging them to move operations to the U.S. “immediately,” while Google rolled out “Lake America” for U.S. users after the Lake Ontario renaming order—Canada keeps “Lake Ontario” on its maps. Auto Jobs & Manufacturing: Unifor members ratified GM Canada contracts that add a next-gen heavy-duty GMC Sierra truck to Ontario and include job-security commitments amid tariff threats. Rare Earths Supply Chain: Mont Royal and Alta will test separating Ashram mixed rare earth carbonate into high-purity oxides, aiming for a longer-term North American refining partnership. Wildfire Health: Ontario wildfire smoke drove extreme Midwest air pollution, with researchers warning these events are likely to grow more frequent and longer. Weather Alerts: A confirmed tornado hit southern Saskatchewan, with multiple red-level warnings issued. Space & Tech: Canada’s first CSA astronaut, Joshua Kutryk, is set for a NASA SpaceX ISS mission. Research & Agriculture: Canadian work suggests cover crops can help suppress weeds and regrowth when transitioning from perennial seed stands to annual cropping.