Governor General Transition: Louise Arbour is set to be sworn in as Canada’s 31st governor general today, with a ceremony featuring a qulliq lighting, military salutes, and a first address outlining priorities. National Unity & Alberta Separation: Pierre Poilievre is set to argue in Calgary that Ottawa should shift federal policies to ease separatist sentiment in Alberta, while Fort Smith residents say the issue is less immediate than concerns about transport, trade, and treaty rights. Defence & Innovation: Canada is in talks to join NATO’s Innovation Fund, after years of hesitation, as the Department of National Defence pushes for more private-sector tech investment. World Cup Politics & Climate: A report warns FIFA’s expanded 2026 World Cup could be the “most polluting ever,” citing fossil-fuel ties and commercial expansion. Trade Rules & Business Costs: Some Canadian firms say CUSMA compliance is adding new paperwork and brokerage costs, even as it was meant to shield them from U.S. tariffs. Cyber/Parliament Transparency: MPs are pressing Ottawa over defence and diplomacy answers that withhold details or provide blank tables. Economy & Tax Burden: Fraser Institute’s Tax Freedom Day study says Canadians won’t start working for themselves until June 9, after paying a record share of income in taxes. Security & Misinformation: CBC reports Facebook is paying overseas accounts promoting Alberta separatism, raising concerns about foreign influence in domestic politics.