Canada–Ukraine Diplomacy: Foreign Affairs says Canada will join Ukraine and Norway in Toronto for “Pathways to Peace,” a Sept. 28-29 conference focused on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war held by Russia. Russia–Ukraine Talks: Zelensky says he’s willing to meet Putin at the G20 summit in Miami, arguing talks must produce results even as the Kremlin weighs whether Putin will attend. Canada–U.S. Trade Clash: The White House announced new U.S. bans on Canadian dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles, plus procurement restrictions, as the tariff fight escalates. Middle East Trade Sanctions: The UK, followed by France and Canada, moves to ban goods tied to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Immigration Policy: IRCC ended a temporary refugee sponsorship loophole that let some people sponsor undeclared family members for permanent residency; affected applicants are now directed to seek humanitarian or compassionate exemptions. Domestic Justice: Hamilton police charged a Stoney Creek man over alleged antisemitic hate propaganda and advocating genocide on X. Politics & Media: Justin Trudeau and Katie Telford launched the self-financing Hope & Hard Work production company at TIFF, aiming to “change minds” through storytelling. Business & Travel: Air Canada added a short-term Montréal–Lyon A321XLR route for about a month, then plans to switch to widebodies.