Trade & Jobs: Canada’s response to the U.S. tariff escalation is now hitting the workplace directly, with Unifor backing counter-tariffs and pushing for faster procurement and “Buy Canadian” to keep workers on the job, while EI changes (waiting period waiver extension, Work-Sharing extension, and extra EI for long-serving workers) aim to cushion layoffs. Workforce Planning: Ottawa also launched the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance, backed by $8M, to map labour gaps and build targeted training and recruitment across road, rail, air, maritime and warehousing. Industrial Impact: Unifor says 400 unionized workers face a temporary shutdown at RYAM Témiscaming, warning the trade-war shock could ripple through the region’s skilled workforce. Life Sciences Investment: Evonik is expanding in Vancouver with a new GMP lipid-drug delivery facility, supported by federal funding, signaling more manufacturing jobs in Canada’s health sector. Public Sector/Compliance: CIRO issued a sanctions decision in a mutual fund dealer matter, underscoring ongoing regulatory enforcement affecting financial-industry employment. Safety & Accountability: Separate reports allege air traffic controllers left early before a fatal LaGuardia collision, with U.S. regulators moving toward disciplinary action. Community & HR: Saskatchewan Penitentiary seized nearly $150K in contraband over several days, including drugs and phones, as CSC ramps up security measures.