Steel Support: Ottawa is launching a $100M rebate to cut the cost of shipping Canadian steel between provinces and territories by rail or marine—paying 50% of eligible freight for up to a year as U.S. tariff pressure looms. Wildfire Reality Check: Wildfires are still raging across western Canada and the U.S., with evacuations and worsening smoke risks tied to hotter, drier conditions. Trade Talks: Canada-U.S. negotiations are reportedly shifting toward possible concessions, including tweaks around dairy quota rules, as both sides look for a workable path. Immigration Focus: IRCC has published seven Express Entry target profession categories for 2026, spanning healthcare, trades, STEM, educators, transport, and French-language skills. Security Alert: Global Affairs Canada issued a warning about North Korean IT workers using false identities and targeting companies through data theft and crypto scams. Business & Tech: LoanOrigination.ca unveiled a multi-tenant loan management platform for Canadian community lenders and Indigenous financial institutions. Sports & Culture: Ottawa Rapid named Carmelina Moscato as head coach; Rayssa Leal won the Rio leg of the International Street Skateboarding League. Quick Hits: Porter Airlines cancelled a Toronto-bound flight after a child wouldn’t fasten a seatbelt; Jollibee secured franchise commitments for 26 new Canadian restaurants over five years.