Canada–U.S. trade talks sidelining Canada: The U.S. kicked off USMCA review talks with Mexico without Canada, while U.S. officials signalled tariffs will stay in place, raising uncertainty for Canadian exporters. Defence procurement shift: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will buy Sweden’s Saab GlobalEye early-warning aircraft to reduce reliance on U.S. defence suppliers, alongside broader moves to deepen Europe ties. Energy deal with Germany: Canada is set to announce a major LNG supply agreement with Germany (via the Ksi Lisims project and SEFE), aiming to diversify Europe-bound exports. Aluminium squeeze: Reuters reports Canada is redirecting more aluminium to Europe as Iran-war shipping disruptions tighten global supply and push premiums to extreme levels. Commercial real estate to housing: Avison Young says more than 10 million sq ft of Canadian office space has been converted or earmarked for redevelopment, adding housing and revitalizing cores. Household pressure on travel: TD survey finds 35% of Canadians plan to spend less this summer, with fuel and airfare costs driving cuts. Airport enforcement crisis: A W5 investigation highlights gaps in airport security enforcement, with no single agency owning routine employee exit checks. Uranium mining controversy: A Colorado uranium firm’s plan to mine in New Mexico includes groundwater pumping and discharge, reigniting environmental and community concerns.