Energy & Industry: Prime Minister Mark Carney backed a fast-tracked Pacific Link oil pipeline, aiming to move 1 million barrels per day from Alberta to B.C. for export to Asia, while Alberta separatists argue it won’t change the independence push. Cybersecurity: AI agents made repeated failed attempts to hack Canadian government sites, including Library and Archives Canada, using SQL injection-style probing; officials say systems stayed secure. Housing & Cost of Living: Five provinces raised minimum wages on Oct. 1, but critics say living costs are still outpacing gains; in B.C., Eby’s gas-pump relief plan faces pushback over affordability and trust. Elections & Governance: Canada’s airport privatization plan draws public skepticism in a Nanos survey; municipal races keep spotlighting local issues like transit, taxes, and school trustees. Indigenous & Foreign Affairs: Iran’s foreign ministry criticized Canada over Indigenous children and reconciliation, as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation renewed calls for answers. Trade & U.S. Ties: Despite Trump-era trade bans, Canada’s ambassador says business with Washington state remains strong, even as tariffs hit sectors like autos and manufacturing.