Ontario Science Centre layoffs: The Ontario Science Centre is cutting about 30 union jobs, including eliminating its standalone science unit, as it restructures ahead of a planned move to Ontario Place in 2029. Energy & climate oversight: Ottawa is removing parts of the oil sands and some pipelines/transmission lines from the Impact Assessment Act review, shifting oversight to the Canada Energy Regulator—prompting sharp criticism from environmental groups. Quebec election pressure: Quebec’s major parties are facing scrutiny for not making clear commitments on Indigenous election priorities, with First Nations leaders calling the silence “disappointing.” Storms & resilience: Toronto’s “100-year storm” is back in the spotlight after a month’s worth of rain fell in hours, raising questions about whether the city is adapting fast enough. Labour & wages debate: Quebec’s proposed $20 minimum wage is sparking a fight over economic impact, with researchers pushing back on claims of wage-driven instability. Public safety in remote Ontario: A northwestern Ontario First Nation says it has spent $1.6M on private security to tackle drug trafficking while seeking a long-term policing framework with the OPP. Sports & culture: TIFF opened with major premieres including “Being Heumann,” while Canucks and Kraken prospects head to Abbotsford for the weekend showcase.