Canada-US Trade & Security: Two U.S. lawmakers unveiled a bill to block Chinese-connected vehicles from entering the U.S. via Canada and Mexico, citing data-collection and surveillance risks. Energy & Cost Pressure: Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as boaters weigh higher gasoline and diesel costs, while seafood shops report rising input and transport expenses feeding through to shoppers. AI & Data Infrastructure: An IBM study finds CIOs/CTOs are accountable for AI systems they don’t fully control, as governance lags behind faster enterprise deployment; separately, hyperscalers are tapping international bond markets to fund AI data centres. Federal Policy & Media: Ottawa is set to direct the CRTC to roll back key Online Streaming Act requirements for foreign streamers funding Canadian content. Defence Spending: Mark Carney says Canada is moving with “unprecedented speed” on record defence investment and pay hikes, aiming for NATO targets. Markets: Asia slid after a tech selloff, with inflation and the upcoming SpaceX listing in focus. Business & Growth: Vietnam and TFO Canada are shifting to a strategic trade partnership aimed at boosting SMEs, women-led and rural firms. Regional Watch: New Brunswick will require bilingual front-line services for federally regulated businesses, raising concerns for rural bank access.