Air Canada–IAMAW Deal: Air Canada says it has reached a tentative collective agreement with IAMAW covering 11,000+ workers across maintenance, cabin services, airport airside operations, cargo and admin roles; terms stay confidential until union ratification and Air Canada board approval. Trade Tensions: U.S. President Donald Trump says the USMCA could expire in 2036 unless renewed by July 1, injecting fresh uncertainty into Canada–Mexico–U.S. talks. AI Supply-Chain Risk: A U.S. export control directive has cut foreign access to Anthropic’s top AI models, underscoring Canada’s push for “sovereign” alternatives amid reliance on U.S. tech. Forced-Labour Imports: Canada introduces Bill C-35 to strengthen the ban on goods made with forced labour, including a high-risk goods list and enhanced supply-chain tracing requirements. Middle-Power Strategy: PM Mark Carney argues at Ireland’s Trinity College that middle powers should team up with Europe instead of competing for U.S. favour as the rules-based order weakens. Canada–Ireland Business Links: Carney’s Ireland visit includes cooperation on AI, tech, and agri-food supply-chain resilience. World Cup Impact: Canada’s first-ever World Cup point (1-1 vs Bosnia) is drawing crowds and business buzz in Toronto.