Canada-U.S. Tariff War: Canada says it will coordinate with allies to keep pressure on Iran, while the trade fight with the U.S. keeps escalating—fresh Canadian countertariffs are set to hit Tuesday after Trump imposed 50% duties on $20B of Canadian imports, with talks still frozen and no formal meetings planned. Foreign Policy & Iran: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne condemned Tehran’s threats to vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear ambitions, pointing to continued support for U.S.-led sanctions. Labour & Safety: A Labour Day focus in B.C. highlights how workplace regulators and employers still fail workers, after deadly incidents and a rare criminal negligence finding tied to a contractor death at Simon Fraser University. Environment: The UN weather agency warns wildfires and heat waves are undermining air-quality goals, making it harder to meet health standards. Health Research: An international study finds bilateral mastectomy rates among young BRCA1/2 carriers jumped sharply from 2000 to 2020. Business/Markets: The Dutch central bank moved gold out of New York and Ottawa to London, citing geopolitical unrest. Culture/Travel: Mexico remains the top overseas destination for Canadians in 2026, with direct beach travel still driving demand.