International Student Rules: Canada is raising study-permit proof-of-funds requirements for applicants applying on/after Sept. 1, 2026, with the principal applicant amount increasing to $23,448 (plus higher add-ons for dependants). Child Safety Online: B.C. attorney general Niki Sharma is urging Meta to extend the same child-protection safeguards Canada won’t get from a major U.S. settlement, including age-related limits and age verification. Back-to-School Tech & Safety: Quebec’s new secularism law is taking effect, and Montreal’s transit agency says employees can no longer pray on workplace property; meanwhile, Niagara Regional Police warn e-scooters are illegal on Niagara roads and other public spaces, with fines up to $500. Transit Planning: Metrolinx will adjust GO rail and bus service starting Sept. 5, with rush hour unchanged but weekend and some Niagara Falls trips affected. Education Leadership: Thunder Bay Police Services Board names Christy Radbourne as its new executive director, bringing education leadership and law-enforcement experience. Higher Ed & Research Talent: Multiple items highlight Canada’s push to attract top researchers and scholars, including new university hires and research funding.