Canada Economy: An OECD downgrade is rattling expectations for growth, cutting Canada’s 2026 forecast to 0.9% (from 1.2%) and 2027 to 1.3% (from 1.7%), while the U.S. is projected to grow more than double Canada’s pace. Foreign Policy & Trade: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told the UN Canada is pursuing “values-based realism,” diversifying beyond the U.S. as “great powers” pull back from economic cooperation, including renewed outreach to China and India. Defence Procurement: Canada and Saab have entered negotiations toward a possible GlobalEye purchase, with a non-binding term sheet setting the stage for detailed talks on six aircraft. Northern Jobs & Film/TV: FedNor funding is sending $850,145 to Cultural Industries Ontario North to grow Northern Ontario’s music, film and television sector and support about 45 jobs. Energy & Industry: Canada’s port electrification push gets a boost as Kempower signs a framework deal to bring high-speed EV charging to DP World terminals nationwide. Tourism Safety: Parks Canada temporarily closed parts of Cape Breton Highlands National Park after a coyote bite, warning visitors along the Cabot Trail corridor. Agriculture Education Abroad: A Saskatchewan Polytechnic instructor helped launch an applied agricultural technology school in Egypt, aiming to build hands-on training for climate-smart farming.