Oil Markets: Brent crude pushed back above US$100 a barrel as attacks in the Red Sea and renewed Middle East tensions raised fears for shipping through Bab al-Mandab, while Canada’s gas prices also climbed (average $1.77/L). Trade Pressure: U.S. tariff threats are expected to land unevenly across provinces, with experts warning they could strain “Team Canada” unity as Ottawa weighs responses to new 50% duties. Pipeline Politics: Alberta has submitted a proposed southern West Coast oil pipeline route to the federal Major Projects Office, seeking a “national interest” listing that would speed review but still requires Indigenous consultation and faces financial, environmental and political hurdles. Grid Build-Out (Maritimes): New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. signed an MOU to explore a more integrated Maritime electricity system operator, alongside federal support for new submarine cables. Hydro & Indigenous Rights: Algonquin chiefs say Hydro-Québec is dragging its feet on compensation talks tied to historic dam impacts on the Ottawa River watershed. SAF Policy: Advanced Biofuels Canada welcomed Canada’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blueprint, calling for stable long-term demand signals to scale domestic production. Wildfire Reality Check: AI-generated wildfire maps circulating online are missing key context, potentially misleading Canadians about where fires are burning and how risky conditions are. Energy Transition Tech: Pratt & Whitney Canada began ground testing a hybrid-electric propulsion system aimed at fuel-efficiency gains for regional aircraft.