Canada-U.S. trade war: The tariff fight is still rippling through Canadian small businesses as the U.S. moves to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada prepares retaliatory measures—raising costs and uncertainty for local firms and nonprofits. Ontario disaster relief: Ontario NDP is urging the PC government to expand and speed up disaster recovery funding (DRAO) for flood-hit residents, including small businesses and farms, across multiple regions. Local business affordability politics: In Ontario byelections, candidates are tying affordability and small-business pressures to their platforms, including calls for tax relief and faster help for communities feeling the squeeze. SME customer experience: A Nova Scotia marketing founder is pushing a practical “leaky bucket” approach to fixing customer journey drop-offs—aimed at helping small firms retain customers. Creative economy & trade links: Nigeria’s arts minister is pitching stronger Canada-Nigeria collaboration, framing music and creative enterprises as a route to commercial scaling and investment. Tech & search for SMEs: A Canadian team tested how AI tools handle the “Lake America” rename and found consistent answers—highlighting how name changes can affect how businesses show up online.