Gordie Howe Bridge & U.S. Trade Tensions: Canada inaugurated the Gordie Howe International Bridge ceremony without U.S. officials as Trump escalated tariff threats, claiming a renegotiated deal gives the U.S. 50% of profits; Canada says a joint event was inappropriate amid the trade fight, with the bridge opening to traffic Monday. Wildfire Smoke & U.S. Pressure: Trump also shared an AI image of a massive “air filter barrier” at the U.S.-Canada border, blaming Canada for wildfire smoke drifting south and threatening new tariffs tied to the issue. UAE-Canada Trade Push: UAE and Canada wrapped up CEPA talks, with officials in Toronto highlighting expanded cooperation in clean energy, agri-food, logistics and technology. Arctic Defense Debate: Commentary and reporting around PM Mark Carney’s NATO-linked defense spending push fed a broader discussion on Canada’s Arctic priorities. Ontario Weekend Disruptions: Toronto’s Supertri event triggers major closures on the Gardiner, DVP and Lake Shore Boulevard Sunday for the swim-bike-run race. Calgary Search Update: Nose Hill Park parking and a pathway entrance close this weekend as police continue searching for missing 11-year-old Parker. Public Safety & Crime: A 64-year-old Ottawa-area man died after a single-vehicle crash near Kaladar, Ont., and Edmonton police charged a man in a strangulation death case. Sports & Culture: Toronto FC faces D.C. United in a must-win stretch; Vancouver FC notched a historic win over Cavalry; and Canada’s Commonwealth Games action continued with boxing and gymnastics highlights.