Overview

• Canada’s S&P/TSX composite gained 131.87 points, with investor sentiment lifted by quarter‑point cuts from both the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada.
• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said all three USMCA partners want the pact strengthened and called the visit a chance to shore up Canada–Mexico relations.
• Analysts noted Canada’s outlook is closely tied to the next USMCA renewal as President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda increases uncertainty for exporters and investors.
• Letters published across Postmedia Sun papers criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade and fiscal handling while also noting praise from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for specific project support.
• In sports, the Blue Bombers kept Zach Collaros out of first‑team reps as he recovers from a head injury with Chris Streveler running the No. 1 offence, and the Sudbury Wolves start a road‑heavy slate that may exclude top forwards Kieron Walton and Nathan Villeneuve due to NHL camp commitments.