Defence Procurement: Ottawa tabled Bill C-40 to turn the Defence Investment Agency into a Crown corporation, aiming to speed up military buying and allow strategic investments. Industrial Relations: Industry Minister Mélanie Joly warned U.S. owner Cleveland-Cliffs it could face legal action if it doesn’t meet Stelco’s Investment Canada job guarantees after planned layoffs of 500 at Hamilton’s steel plant. Trade & Diplomacy: Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Türkiye (Oct. 21-23) for talks with President Erdoğan and meetings with business leaders, focusing on energy, mining, climate, defence and security. Retirement Security: BlackRock survey results show older Canadians are less confident about retirement readiness, with inflation and market swings cited as key pressures. Household Support: The CRA’s Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit continues direct payments for eligible low- and modest-income households, with strict residency, age and 2025 tax-filing rules shaping who gets paid. Energy Infrastructure: Hydro One opened a new $120M Orillia distribution warehouse and operations hub to consolidate supply chain and support Ontario’s grid. Payments & Fraud Enforcement: Police arrested a Cross Lake suspect wanted on a Canada-wide warrant and charged him with identity fraud and trafficking-related offences after a search found crack cocaine and Canadian currency. Mining & Capital Markets: Franco-Nevada bought a 12.4% stake in Kenorland Minerals via a $22.2M block trade, boosting institutional backing for the explorer. Retirement Planning Tools: BlackRock’s findings add urgency to retirement planning as confidence drops approaching retirement age.