Workplace Tech & Privacy: TD says it will use WorkiQ software to track how some employees spend time on browsers, chats and meetings—sparking consent and privacy questions as banks push productivity tools. Household Pressure: United Way data shows 60% of Canadians feel anxiety about personal finances; 46% could cover basic costs for a month or less if income stops, with food insecurity and sleep loss rising. Currency & Consumer Demand: The Canadian dollar slid to a 14-month low as oil prices eased and core retail sales fell, pointing to fragile underlying spending. Clean Energy Push: Ottawa is funding Canada’s first national deep geothermal roadmap with $468,000 to map opportunities and speed commercialization. Immigration Update: Express Entry 2026 will prioritize skilled workers in set categories, with a 12-month relevant work-experience requirement (not necessarily continuous). Business & Markets: Canada’s equity market remains heavily concentrated in financials, materials and energy. Sports Economy: World Cup celebrations are boosting downtown Vancouver businesses, with some operators reporting big spikes on match days. Global Trade/Policy: A new tariff on canned vegetables targets imported supply to protect Canadian producers. Real Estate Capital Flows: A report says Israeli investors increased U.S. commercial real estate investment in 2025, doubling year over year. Energy & Industry: Canada’s farms are turning to robotics to tackle labour gaps and improve efficiency, especially in greenhouse horticulture. Legal/Corporate Risk: Frank Stronach was convicted on sexual assault and indecent assault charges, a major development in a long-running case.