Quebec Election: Party leaders head into the final Oct. 5 campaign debate, with leaders set to spar on the economy, taxes, childcare and health, while voters weigh what alliances could look like if no party wins a majority. Federal Labour Policy: Ottawa’s jobs minister says proposed Canada Labour Code changes would add “sunlight” to federally regulated collective bargaining by publishing a mediator’s report on sticking points. Health Regulation: Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she’s not considering looser rules on nicotine pouches, as critics warn enforcement gaps are feeding an illicit market. Quebec Adoption Freeze: Two years into Quebec’s international adoption moratorium, the province says it’s reviewing best practices, leaving prospective parents in limbo. Childcare Access: A Quebec daycare provider calls the new registration portal a “complete fiasco,” saying it slows admissions and can mis-match children by age. Immigration Program: Canada released six communities selected for the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot, including spots in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and B.C. Ontario Condo Crisis: Investors in SIREG-managed Ontario rentals scramble after the company said rent payments are no longer guaranteed due to liquidity challenges. B.C. Politics: Interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson says his party is united and ready for an Oct. 24 snap election. B.C.-OpenAI Lawsuit: British Columbia sues OpenAI in U.S. court over alleged failures to warn police before a school mass shooting. Alberta Safety: Alberta RCMP warn 2026 could see the most traffic deaths since 2015. Business & Tech: Toronto’s Elevate rebrands as Nrth and plans more frequent events; Servegalo launches an AI-native operations platform for service businesses.