Indigenous Peoples Day: Prime Minister Mark Carney marked the 30th National Indigenous Peoples Day in Nanaimo and Ottawa events tied to the summer solstice, with leaders stressing reconciliation must mean concrete results like schools, housing and clean water. Accountability & policing: Quebec’s domestic security minister appointed an independent observer to oversee Montreal police’s investigation into alleged racial profiling by officers in Montréal-Nord, after SPVM recommended charges for two of 16 officers. Corporate accountability: Ottawa confirmed it has eliminated the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, drawing shock from human-rights and environmental groups who relied on the office to raise concerns about Canadian firms abroad. Public safety & health: B.C. opened new Indigenous-led addictions treatment beds in Adams Lake, adding culturally safe options close to home. Immigration & asylum: Canada unveiled six asylum-system reforms under Bill C-12, including a single online application, tighter timelines and faster work-permit access. Food security: Carney launched Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy with $3B+ in federal investment aimed at lowering grocery costs and boosting domestic production. Weather: Heavy rain triggered flooding and power outages across Montreal’s west island and South Shore. AI regulation: Safety advocates say Ottawa’s new chatbot legislation is a good start, but warn more is needed to curb harmful behaviour. Defence procurement: The race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet is heating up ahead of a major supplier decision.