Wildfire fallout & politics: Trump again blamed Canada for “poisoned” wildfire smoke and floated tariffs/damages, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the threats “rubbish,” as smoke continues to trigger air-quality alerts across parts of the U.S. Public safety & health: A new study links Canadian wildfire smoke to fewer bird sightings in New York, suggesting smoke can change bird behaviour and make wildlife harder to spot. Economy & prices: StatsCan says Canada’s CPI rose 2.8% in June, with traveller accommodation up sharply—especially in World Cup host cities—while airfares jumped nearly 10%. Family support: Canada Child Benefit payments increase for millions, including Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. Trade & infrastructure: Canada and Quebec publish a draft environment-impact agreement to speed major projects; construction starts on Enbridge’s $4B Sunrise Expansion in B.C. Security & justice: RCMP says it helped identify 41 Canadian-linked victims and suspects in an international online drug-facilitated sex assault network probe. Defence & industry: Babcock Canada gets a six-year $1.1B extension to service Victoria-class submarines; Pratt & Whitney Canada lands a $1B JPATS engine overhaul contract. Aerospace/tech: Canada signals more aerospace support at Farnborough, including engagement with Pratt & Whitney Canada. Sports: Hockey Canada names Ryan Getzlaf as an assistant coach for the 2027 World Juniors; travel demand spikes around the World Cup are already showing up in prices.