Wildfire Smoke & Tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke blanketing parts of the U.S., warning the “cost” of pollution could be added to tariffs, as air-quality alerts spread from the Great Lakes to the East Coast. Ontario Response Under Scrutiny: Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to visit Thunder Bay amid criticism of the province’s wildfire response, with nearly 200 fires burning and hazardous smoke affecting communities and evacuations. MAID Debate: A commentary weighs in on whether mental illness should be included as a MAID eligibility condition, after a special committee recommended keeping the current exclusion indefinitely. Canada–India Crime Cooperation: India highlighted its role in a global crackdown on transnational crime, while U.S. lawmakers urged Congress to review arms sales to India over alleged transnational repression, with a Canadian security official cited. Immigration & Deportations: Canada ordered deportation of a suspected Lawrence Bishnoi gang associate, while Punjab Police arrested an inspector tied to a U.S. extortion indictment. Tech & Politics: Opposition is building to AI data-centre expansion across Canada as residents raise concerns about power, water and local impacts.