Beluga Transfer: Thirteen captive beluga whales from Canada’s shuttered Marineland have arrived in the U.S., with nine going to SeaWorld San Antonio and four to Shedd Aquarium—leaving lingering questions about their long-term future. Federal Politics: Conservative MP Larry Brock says he’ll resign Sept. 18, triggering an eighth federal byelection between Aug. 31 and mid-April. Canada-U.S. Trade Talks: Ottawa is preparing to meet some U.S. demands ahead of a tariff deadline, including ending bans on American alcohol sales, with other possible moves on autos and dairy. Courts & Rights: The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case challenging Alberta’s requirement that prospective lawyers swear an Oath of Allegiance to the monarch, raising religious-freedom concerns. Immigration & Safety: A Haitian community leader says returning home after Haiti’s temporary protected status ended Aug. 5 is effectively a “death sentence” amid gang violence and weak services. Labour Market: Red Deer’s unemployment rate edged up to 7.6% in July, while Alberta’s stayed at 7.0% and Canada’s was 6.4%. Public Health: Canada’s natural assets push continues with a new Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing. Tech & Business: Walter AI launched an authenticity API platform for detecting and humanizing AI content, while ProServeIT unveiled a refreshed, more human-centered website.