UN Diplomacy: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told the UN that Canada is pursuing “strategic autonomy,” diversifying partners as “great powers” pull back from economic cooperation. Aviation Safety: A helicopter crash near Montreal killed four people; investigators are ongoing and the Transportation Safety Board has been sent in. Security Threats: Nine Islamic schools across Canada were placed on high alert after receiving threatening emails targeting Muslims, prompting police investigations and added patrols. Drugs at Pearson: Canada Border Services seized 44 kg of hashish and 13 kg of cocaine bound for Sri Lanka at Toronto Pearson; one person was arrested. Economy Watch: An OECD downgrade points to weaker Canadian growth, as Carney’s push to reduce reliance on the U.S. faces fresh scrutiny. Defence Procurement: Canada and Saab have entered negotiations toward buying six GlobalEye radar aircraft, starting with a non-binding term sheet. Health Compliance: Health Canada suspended a Winnipeg plasma collection site tied to Grifols over quality-management and corrective-action failures. Sports (Local): Lena Silano scored twice as AFC Toronto beat Ottawa Rapid FC 3-0 in the NSL. Travel Disruption: A Lufthansa flight to Toronto diverted to Manchester after an odour in the cabin.