Canada Economy Watch: Statistics Canada says the economy slipped into a technical recession after Q1 GDP contracted for a second straight quarter, with weak growth tied to trade tensions and softer investment. Hiring & Labour Signals: Tim Hortons is dialing back its Temporary Foreign Worker program and aiming to hire more locally as youth unemployment remains a pressure point. Tech & Business Services: Toronto-based Computation Ltd. reports rising demand for IT support and computer repair as firms try to cut downtime and protect critical data. Public Finance & Cost of Living: A new look at why gas prices jumped points to how retail pricing reacts to wholesale costs, with “rockets and feathers” dynamics. Corporate/Markets: Investors are watching TSX picks for 2026, while separate coverage highlights Canadian bank and broader market moves. Canada–China: PM Mark Carney and China’s foreign minister pledged deeper ties across energy, finance and agriculture, with both sides stressing multilateralism. Canada–India Trade Push: India and Canada launched a trade and investment forum and reiterated a push to conclude CEPA negotiations by year-end. Justice System: Kenneth Law, accused of selling lethal substances online, pleaded guilty in Ontario to 14 counts of aiding suicide, with prosecutors describing deaths linked to his products. Defence Industry: Canada and Ukraine announced a joint venture to manufacture advanced reconnaissance drones for the AFU, aiming to expand Canada’s defence production footprint.