Extreme Heat & Smoke: Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across much of Canada, with humidex values pushing into the mid-40s in places, while wildfire smoke is driving air-quality alerts (including a statewide alert in Michigan) as plumes move south from Ontario and Minnesota. Severe Weather Watch: A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Quebec, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, giant hail and heavy rain. Indigenous Rights vs Fast-Tracking: Assembly of First Nations national chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says federal plans to fast-track major projects would “subordinate” Crown obligations to commercial timelines, arguing development can’t come at the expense of rights. Data Centres Under Pressure: Hamilton is set to vote on a one-year moratorium on new data centres, while opponents elsewhere are intensifying calls to protect sensitive areas where facilities could be built. Oil Sands Emissions Intensity: Alberta says oilsands emissions intensity fell about 28% since 2012 while production rose, citing 2024 data. Defence Innovation Funding: Canada announced $29.6M for a Borealis uncrewed systems hub in Mirabel, aiming to move technologies from lab to field. TCFD & Investment: A study finds Canadian firms reporting under TCFD attracted more foreign institutional investment after major tariff uncertainty, especially from Europe. Wildlife Research: Federal researchers off Nova Scotia are using driftwood markers to track where dead seabirds wash up.