National Reconciliation Day: Canadians marked Sept. 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with events across the country including Quebec’s Every Child Matters March and other community gatherings. Quebec Election: With Oct. 5 less than a week away, Quebec party leaders kept campaigning as separatism stayed in the spotlight; Indigenous leaders warned Quebec can’t legally separate without First Nations and Inuit input. Unity vs. Separation: In Alberta, federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre urged a united Canada while campaigning ahead of a looming referendum. Organized Crime & Media: Canadian authorities linked a “Hood 420” suspect to a 2025 shooting and extortion campaign targeting Surrey’s Punjabi radio station Radio Swift 1200 AM. Immigration Fraud Crackdown: Pakistan’s FIA arrested two men in Karachi over alleged Canada work-visa scam payments, as overseas employment fraud remains a focus. LNG Canada Phase 2: LNG Canada moved ahead with Phase 2 in Kitimat, doubling export capacity to about 28 million tonnes a year and setting up thousands of construction jobs. Ukraine Returns: Canada and Norway pledged support for returning Ukrainian children, POWs and detainees, with Canada funding part of the effort. Toronto Transit: Toronto mayoral candidates traded ideas on making TTC rides more affordable, including fare freezes and caps. Sports: The Canucks opened the NHL season with a 6-5 OT win over Edmonton, while Calgary signed prospect Chase Harrington to a three-year entry-level deal.