Gordie Howe Bridge Deal: Canada and Michigan confirmed the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after a U.S.-Canada agreement on toll governance, transparency, and a 15-year economic development fund tied to bridge profits—ending Trump-era threats that delayed the project. AI Infrastructure & Power Demand: Meta will invest C$13B in a 1GW AI data centre in Alberta’s Sturgeon County, targeting 3,000 peak construction jobs and 300+ operations roles, while highlighting electricity needs equivalent to 800,000 homes. Central Banking Watch: A C.D. Howe Institute-linked opinion argues the Bank of Canada should keep talking and provide interest-rate projections, even as the U.S. Fed moves toward tighter, more minimal communications. Inflation Risk From AI: Goldman Sachs warns an AI-driven inflation surge will hit the U.S. hardest, with smaller but still measurable effects expected across Canada and other developed economies. Food Inflation Pressure: A new look at grocery stress shows how food prices are weighing on Canadian households, prompting Ottawa’s $3B food security strategy to try to blunt the impact. Crypto Trading Automation: Robinhood plans to roll out third-party AI agents for crypto trading, letting eligible users set risk limits while agents manage and execute trades. Venture Exit: OMERS faces a major loss after TouchBistro was sold to Constellation Software’s Harris Computer for $100M. Border & Entry Rules: Canada updated visa/eTA guidance, including clarifying that Nigerian passport holders need a visitor visa.