Trade & Tariffs: Canada will extend US steel and aluminum tariff-rate quotas and tariff relief for another year, aiming to protect workers and give industry more certainty. Economy Watch: New GDP data has Canada meeting the “technical recession” definition after two straight quarters of decline, sparking fresh debate over what it means for everyday finances. Culture & Media: Ottawa ordered the CRTC to revisit its plan to triple required streamer contributions for Canadian content, saying it won’t raise costs for Canadians and will instead invest hundreds of millions to support music and media. Infrastructure: Canada and Quebec unveiled nearly $10B in infrastructure funding over the next decade, targeting transit, healthcare, housing-enabling projects and community facilities. Forestry Crisis: Federal ministers announced about $130M more for forestry as a task force warns the sector’s biggest problems are homegrown, with sawmill closures and job losses continuing. Northern Lights & Weather: Environment Canada reported heavy rainfall totals in the Airdrie area, while forecasts point to possible northern lights chances in eastern Canada. Wildlife: Canada endorsed a plan to move the last captive whales from Ontario’s Marineland to aquariums in the US and Spain. Business: Lockheed Martin Canada invested $9.5M in Air Inuit to upgrade Boeing 737-800 aircraft serving Nunavik. Food Security: Food Banks Canada gave Alberta a “D-” in its poverty report card, citing affordability pressures and gaps in healthcare and housing.