Quebec Election Watch: Polls show the Parti Québécois surging, with leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon promising a referendum in his first mandate—while business groups warn the independence “cloud” could chill investment and lift borrowing costs. Parliament Returns: MPs are back for debate on Bill C-39, a wide-ranging economic and labour bill that would speed federal project decisions and reshape how the jobs minister can intervene in strikes, drawing warnings from First Nations leaders and labour groups about consultation and the right to strike. Energy & Trade: Mark Carney’s government has designated the West Coast pipeline “Pacific Link” as a project of national interest under the Building Canada Act, fast-tracking reviews; Washington officials say it could mean more and bigger tankers in the Salish Sea. Tech & Connectivity: TELUS and AST SpaceMobile completed a first satellite-to-smartphone integration test on TELUS’ network, aiming to extend service to remote areas. Public Health & Housing: Health Canada and partners are set to announce a major healthcare update in Ottawa, while Toronto and Reena opened the Frankfort Family Reena Residence, adding 111 rent-geared-to-income supportive homes. AI & Media Trust: News Media Canada’s National Newspaper Week campaign spotlights AI-generated “Al Gorithm” to push Canadians to ask who’s behind what they read.