Food Prices & Competition: The Competition Bureau has launched a broad review of Canada’s food supply chain, from farm inputs to grocery shelves, to see whether weak competition is helping keep prices high—though the story notes foodservice is a big missing piece and expectations should be tempered. Grocery Affordability Reality Check: A separate opinion argues your grocery bill won’t fall soon, even if competition improves, because affordability is driven by more than market concentration. Food Safety Recalls: Health Canada/CFIA recall coverage flags multiple consumer risks, including oysters recalled for Salmonella and other product recalls tied to contamination or safety issues. Trade & Tariffs Watch: As USMCA/CUSMA renewal talks loom, reporting says Canada expects a “constructive exchange” and isn’t expecting drama—while broader tariff commentary suggests impacts can be smaller than feared. Canada–Taiwan Continuity: Canada’s representative says the long-standing framework for ties with Taipei “has not changed,” with economic and safety priorities driving engagement. Tech & Consumer Products: Casio’s new G-Shock collab adds heart-rate and training features, while UL Solutions warns about unauthorized UL marks on certain water-based fire extinguishers sold online. Health & Pharma: Canada’s first generic semaglutide for weight loss gets Health Canada approval, and a Lancet review reiterates mRNA vaccine safety and effectiveness.