Canada–EU Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing closer ties with Europe as uncertainty grows around U.S. relations, with EU leaders floating “associate membership” and researchers debating what it could mean for funding and collaboration. Budget Watchdog: The Parliamentary Budget Officer says Ottawa’s new budget framework uses inconsistent definitions, and that the Liberals’ claim of balancing the operating budget may be off by about a year. Public Safety & Borders: Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, returns for second reading as debate continues over police powers and border security. Health & Research: Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced $80M over four years for precision oncology research at the Terry Fox Research Institute. Antisemitism Commitments: Public Safety and Justice ministers released a progress report on Canada’s national commitments to combat antisemitism after the Yom Kippur synagogue shooting. Immigration: IRCC published 2026–2028 targets for three family immigration categories, including spouses/partners and parents/grandparents. Courtroom Update: An Ontario Court of Appeal bail decision offers guidance on release pending appeal in a serious firearms case. Sports: The PWHL announced its first All-Star Game for March 7, 2027 in Toronto. Energy: Federal energy minister Tim Hodgson predicts a new wave of Alberta oil and gas investment as faster approvals and tax changes take effect. Local Human Stories: Manitoba switched-at-birth men received $250,000 each in a provincial settlement.