Energy & Jobs: Prime Minister Mark Carney backed LNG Canada’s Phase 2 in Kitimat, B.C., a final investment decision that will double capacity to about 28 million tonnes a year and is expected to bring thousands of construction jobs plus more permanent roles. Federal Funding & Infrastructure: Ottawa also pledged $1.2B for ocean protection, including Coast Guard marine monitoring, near-shore forecasting, and marine mammal oil-spill response—timed ahead of a West Coast pipeline national-interest decision. Economy Watch: StatsCan says Canada’s GDP was flat in July as construction and utilities gains were offset by declines in manufacturing, mining and trade—raising questions about third-quarter momentum. Housing & Community Pressure: A Saskatoon police sergeant said officers focused on preventing violence during an encampment cleanup as a court injunction process played out. Labour & Construction: Canada’s biggest labour group warns Liberals’ labour code changes could weaken the right to strike while speeding up federally regulated project work. Immigration & Demographics: Canada’s population growth slowed to its weakest pace in over a century as immigration targets and non-permanent resident numbers fell. Real Estate Capital Flows: CPP Investments is buying about a 27% stake in India’s Prestige Hospitality Ventures, its first direct India hospitality bet.