Municipal Funding Boost: Parksville, Canada is moving ahead with upgrades to its fire station after landing a $7 million federal grant, aiming to finish the project without new taxpayer impacts. Labor & Federal Authority: Canada’s federal government is weighing options as WestJet flight attendants strike, including whether to use a long-standing labor-code power to end the work stoppage. Election Privacy Ruling: A judge in Illinois blocked the U.S. Justice Department from forcing the state to hand over sensitive voter registration data, keeping millions of records from federal review. Energy Costs: The Philippines’ grid operator is seeking higher renewable energy charges for 2027, warning that delays could disrupt payments to renewable developers. Food Security Support: Kenya’s government is lowering fertilizer and seed costs for farmers after below-average rains, alongside plans for new dams and irrigation. Health & Social Services: Alberta’s Métis government revamped its psychology benefit program with easier billing and more service options, while Haiti is preparing a UNICEF-backed plan to strengthen care for girls who are rape victims. Governance & Institutions: Haiti, Namibia, and others highlight a common theme: stronger systems over symbolic fixes, from prison management calls to environmental clearance court battles and investment governance rules.