Natural Assets Investing: Ridge launched financial infrastructure that turns forests and farmland into regulated, ISIN-listed securities, aiming to unlock a $9–10T natural-asset market for institutions. Infrastructure Spending: The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates $159B in federal infrastructure outlays from 2025-26 to 2029-30, excluding the NATO 5% target. Energy & Power Constraints: A Canadian Climate Institute report warns B.C. industry could face a 90% electricity shortfall if only half of planned projects proceed. Housing Buildout Push: Canada and Ontario unveiled an $8.8B infrastructure program to accelerate housing development. Markets & Policy: G7 leaders focused on AI and U.S. dominance, while Canada’s IRCC backlog fell to its lowest level since July 2025. Trade & Agriculture: Canada and Japan advanced ASF zoning to protect pork exports, and Pakistan-Canada investment treaty talks resumed in Ottawa. Corporate Moves: Air Canada plans retrofits for Signature Plus suites on its widebody fleet, and Flagship Minerals secured the Whipsaw copper project in B.C.