Canada-U.S. Tariff Fallout: Canada is preparing for counter-tariffs on $27.6B of U.S. goods, with labour and small-business groups urging Ottawa to keep support growing as uncertainty hits suppliers and cash flow. Policy Pressure on SMBs: Economists and business advocates say short-term payments won’t be enough, and point to bigger tax reform as the longer-term fix to competitiveness. Trade War Meets the Ground: Chambers and local leaders are trying to map how new tariffs will affect what businesses can buy and from whom, while governments roll out tariff aid and cash-flow help. Quebec Election Watch: Immigration is front and centre in Quebec’s campaign, with the PQ proposing major cuts to temporary immigration—an issue that could ripple into labour availability for sectors that rely on temporary workers. AI for Business (and Politics): Atlantic innovators are using AI to train and support workers, while broader debate over AI data centres is being shaped by online propaganda campaigns. Local Growth & Skills: Ontario is moving ahead with a $9.8M millwright training centre in Port Hope to protect skilled-trades pipelines for energy and industrial employers. Entrepreneurship How-To: A new retention guide argues small businesses often lose customers in “leaky” moments of the customer journey—and can plug gaps with practical fixes. Small Business Culture: A Vancouver bakery called out a request for a free custom cake from a high-profile sports figure, highlighting the pressure on small shops to provide unpaid “collabs.”