Foreign-Worker Fraud: Kathmandu police arrested six people in a foreign employment scam that allegedly collected millions of rupees by promising jobs in Canada, New Zealand, the UK, the U.S., the UAE and Serbia, with victims reporting the recruiters went silent after payments. Trade & Jobs: The Canadian Cattle Association is urging Ottawa to reject any Mercosur beef-access expansion, warning it could pressure Canadian farmers and ranchers and complicate future trade talks. Workplace Safety: A semi-truck driver was charged after a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Brandon, Man., where police say the truck failed to stop at a stop sign; the minister also questioned how the carrier was allowed to operate. Child Care Workforce: Halton Region approved a 2026–2030 child-care plan focused on affordability, access and workforce retention, as staffing shortages and space demand continue to strain the system. Shelter Funding Cuts: Alberta women’s shelters say sudden provincial funding changes will reduce options in rural areas, despite claims that most shelters saw no cuts or increases. Health & Care: Saskatchewan’s SaskPower deficit debate continues as the NDP points to a higher-than-expected shortfall ahead of rate-review submissions. Local Hiring Signals: Tim Hortons says it will hire 10,000 locally while scaling back temporary foreign worker use, amid ongoing labour and staffing pressure.