AI in the classroom: A new Fraser Institute survey finds Canadian teachers overwhelmingly believe students are using AI to complete take-home homework, with most saying critical thinking and in-class writing are declining. Research talent grab: Canada is recruiting 64 researchers to universities nationwide, with 48 coming from U.S. institutions, backed by $364M+ in federal funding to boost areas like AI, climate science and medicine. Northern Ontario AI funding: Ottawa is spending $634K on three AI projects in northern Ontario, including a youth tech program at Confederation College and AI tools for rehabilitation and local tourism info. Interprovincial trade push: Experts say interprovincial barriers are easing but remain messy, citing added rules and charges even when provinces allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales. Quebec election backdrop: A Quebec sovereigntist student says the tariff war and cost-of-living are likely to dominate the Oct. 5 campaign more than independence proposals. Education & equity: A qualitative study reports Black blood donors in Canada face racism tied to both healthcare experiences and restrictive blood donation rules. Canada–India economic talks: India and Canada aim to conclude CEPA talks by end of 2026 and start a Bilateral Investment Treaty, while exploring easier cross-border remittances and UPI use that could benefit Indian students in Canada.