Canada–U.S. Tariff Fallout: A new Leger poll finds 41% of Canadians now see the U.S. as an “enemy,” with Trump driving the shift and 74% backing retaliation despite expected economic pain. Banking & Competition: The U.S. DOJ antitrust unit reportedly ordered staff to pause cooperation with Canadian authorities, but the DOJ says it was a misunderstanding tied to rescheduling, not a full freeze. Housing Finance: CMHC posted higher Q2 net income ($465M) as mortgage-backed securities and Canada Mortgage Bond issuance stayed active, supporting liquidity in Canada’s housing finance system. Public Policy & Health: The Canadian Medical Association urges Ottawa to challenge Alberta’s health-care rules, warning they could expand private care and weaken the public system. AI Infrastructure: Ottawa rolled out a voluntary AI data-centre framework built around five principles (local benefits, power and water impacts, transparency), as communities push for clearer protections. Investment & Industry: Carney’s investment summit targets $1T over five years, while Via Rail’s $4.7B plan shifts passenger car manufacturing toward Canadian facilities amid trade-war uncertainty. Geopolitics & Markets: Europe continues moving gold reserves toward London, with the Netherlands relocating 86 tonnes from North America citing “crisis preparedness.” Trade-Sensitive Sectors: Canadian wool producers face 50% U.S. tariffs on greasy wool and some finished products, with some customers being lost as costs and red tape rise.