Canada–France talks: Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron meet Sunday in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to deepen economic and defence ties, with both sides pointing to energy security and critical minerals as Trump-era trade pressure pushes Ottawa to diversify. EU pivot: Carney has also backed the idea of Canada becoming the EU’s first “associate member,” aiming to protect sovereignty and reduce dependence on the U.S. Film industry pressure: Independent cinema group NICE says big studios’ “clean run” requirements and low awareness are blocking wider audiences for Canadian films, even though independents drive most Canadian-film box office. Aviation squeeze: WestJet is cutting about a third of flights to Hawaii, shrinking capacity and seat availability for winter travellers. Housing snapshot: Canada’s home sales fell 6.9% year-over-year in August as higher borrowing costs weigh on momentum. Immigration updates: Indians applying from outside Canada can submit work permit applications online through IRCC, with eligibility depending on permit type. Sports: The Canadiens opened the NHL preseason by beating the Maple Leafs twice in split-squad action; elsewhere, England’s 39-game winning rugby run ended in a 26-26 draw with Canada. Education & culture: Ontario is rolling out mandatory Grade 10 Holocaust education, while a Canadian language school (ILAC) has filed for bankruptcy, leaving students stranded.