The U.S. and Canada seem to be dialing back some of the threats of tariffs, and Republicans are working to get on the same page to avoid a government shutdown.

Real estate is the 'perfect avenue to launder money.'
Land acknowledgements without accompanying actions are hollow gestures: Karen Restoule in The Hub
Tariff negotiations underway as U.S. government shutdown looms [Video]

Did policymakers neglect spike in church arsons?
Ports, pipelines, and policy: Heather Exner-Pirot on ARC Energy Ideas