U.S.-Canada Trade War Hits Consumer Goods: The White House announced a Sept. 29 ban on Canadian dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles, plus new federal procurement rules that block Canadian goods from large U.S. government contracts—another blow after Canada’s retaliatory tariffs. Grocery & Inflation Watch: StatsCan says inflation held at 3% in August, with grocery prices up 2.8% year-over-year and food easing (dairy slowed), but economists warn oil-driven costs could keep pressure on. Food Supply Chain Pressure: With the U.S. alcohol ban looming, a Texas liquor store owner says Canadian whiskey is a top seller and shelves are already getting thin. Retail & Industry Momentum: Canadian Grocer extended nominations for its Generation Next Awards (deadline Sept. 18), with winners celebrated at GroceryConnex Nov. 23. Business Tech for Manufacturers: Insight Works argues CPQ for Business Central can cut quoting delays versus standalone CPQ tools, targeting faster, lower-error sales orders. Healthcare Supply Expansion: Medline Canada plans a new 180,000+ sq-ft warehouse and distribution hub in Delta, B.C., to support Western Canada growth. Aging-in-Place Tech: AGE-WELL’s AgeTech Discovery Day events roll out Oct. 1 across nine locations in seven provinces.