Canada-U.S. Trade Talks: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette meet U.S. trade envoy Jamieson Greer in Washington as Ottawa braces for possible new tariffs starting Aug. 19. Wildfires & Climate Attribution: A new study says human-driven climate change made this year’s extreme Canadian fire weather about twice as likely, with Ontario and the Northwest Territories hit hardest. Pipeline Poll: Angus Reid finds 54% of Canadians want Ottawa to keep ownership of the Trans Mountain corridor, while 23% back selling to recoup taxpayer funds. Defence & Diplomacy: Canada’s senior military representative in the Indo-Pacific says a Malaysia defence cooperation MoU is on track for signing next year, building on decades of training ties. Health Policy: Health Canada approved Libtayo (cemiplimab) for adjuvant treatment of high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma after surgery and radiation. Aviation Deal: Canada expanded its air transport agreement with Nigeria, enabling direct flights and more weekly passenger and cargo capacity. Business & Housing: BST Canada bought three Toronto rental apartment buildings (about 500 units) for $143.8M. Sports & Culture: TIFF’s Midnight Madness lineup opens with “River,” starring Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe, as the festival reveals its genre picks. Politics & Rhetoric: Trump again attacked Canada’s “nasty” leadership in a Las Vegas speech, prompting a pointed response from Prime Minister Mark Carney.