Auto Talks: Unifor and Ford have reached a tentative three-year national labour deal covering more than 5,000 unionized workers in Canada, with ratification meetings set for July 17–19 and details to be released during the process. Canada–U.S. Trade & Infrastructure: The Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor is set to open July 27 after the two countries agreed on toll revenue governance and transparency, ending months of political brinkmanship. Trade Policy: India and Canada wrapped up the third round of CEPA negotiations in Ottawa (July 6–10), reporting “positive progress” and aiming to finish talks in 2026 across goods, services, investment, procurement, and digital trade. Energy & Climate Risk: Federal officials say Canada has recorded more than 3,100 wildfires, with drought conditions in northern regions threatening hydroelectric assets and raising pressure on energy and emissions planning. Public Safety: Two people were killed and four injured in a shooting near Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival; police say the area is secured but no arrests were reported. EV Charging: Xeal Energy launched in Canada with a self-reliant EV charging approach aimed at multi-unit residential and institutional properties as adoption targets rise. Defence Industry: Canada selected Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile in a $564M award, adding to defence industrial investment under Canada’s ITB policy. Crime & Cross-Border Enforcement: RCMP says an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was arrested in France and will face extradition proceedings to Canada.