G7 Energy Supply Move: G7 leaders agreed to release 100 million barrels of emergency oil and diesel via the IEA over four months, with diesel front-loaded in the first 20 days, as refined-product shortages and price spikes pressure markets. Canada–U.S. Energy Politics: A Globe and Mail opinion piece says some Alberta separatists have pitched the U.S. on an independent Alberta model tied to oil royalties, currency conversion and even freshwater access—raising alarms about loyalty and energy leverage. Alberta Solar Rules: St. Albert council and industry advocates want Alberta to tighten oversight of door-to-door solar sales after complaints that some sellers mislead residents about eligibility under the Clean Energy Improvement Program. U.S. Climate Court Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court opened its term with ExxonMobil and Suncor asking to dismiss a Boulder, Colo. climate-damages lawsuit, a case that could shape similar actions. Canada–India Trade Talks: India and Canada kick off the fifth CEPA negotiation round in Ottawa, with leaders also pushing deeper energy and critical-mineral cooperation.