World Cup Visa Clash: Ghana escalated its protest after Canada denied Thomas Partey entry for the Black Stars’ opener, with officials calling the move “high-handed and extremely unfair” and arguing it leans on allegations without a conviction. Parliament & Diplomacy: Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh says Ottawa should have anticipated the Partey visa problem, while FIFA and Canada point to sovereign border decisions and ongoing legal proceedings. Online Safety Law: Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller defended Bill C-34, insisting Canada won’t “capitulate” to U.S. pressure over the Safe Social Media Act that would bar under-16s from social media unless platforms meet safety standards. Public Debate on Local Speech: A Canadian Constitution Foundation report criticized Newmarket’s councillor social-media rules as overly restrictive. Health & Environment: A new profile highlights rising tick-borne illness in Canada, including Lyme disease cases surging over recent years. Travel Disruption: An Air Canada flight from Edinburgh turned back over the Atlantic after declaring an emergency. Air Canada Labour: Air Canada reached a tentative IAMAW deal covering 11,000+ employees, pending ratification.