Canada-U.S. Trade War: Canada is pushing back as Trump expands bans and tariffs on Canadian goods, with Unifor urging Ottawa to use every economic lever, including the Foreign Extraterritorial Measures Act, to protect jobs and production. Investment Readiness: The Canadian Infrastructure Council released a guide for governments to answer six questions to unlock private capital, ahead of a Canada Investment Summit aimed at long-term funding for infrastructure. Markets & Capital Flows: CIRO resumed trading for Corton Theta TM Alpha Fund (TPUT) and halted South Pacific Metals (SPMC) pending news, underscoring ongoing deal and liquidity churn. Corporate Finance: Canada Life Investment Management proposed mutual fund mergers and objective changes to streamline its lineup, subject to unitholder approval. Inflation & Energy: Oil pushed above $100 amid Mideast flare-ups, feeding inflation fears as ECB and Bank of England officials warn about macro pressure. Global Business Tech: Randstad’s Work Monitor flags a Canada “AI reality gap,” where employer optimism outpaces worker trust and perceived benefits. Climate & Green Transition: Azerbaijan’s COP29 leadership stressed private-sector action to cut emissions and drive sustainable investment. Food & Trade: The UK Food and Drink Federation forecast higher food inflation into 2027, citing energy, logistics, and weather shocks. Legal & Investor Risk: Dentsply Sirona faces a trial over claims it misled investors about pandemic-era problems, while multiple investor-rights notices highlight active securities litigation.