This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#8, 2026)
Federal government unveils major critical minerals investments at PDAC 2026; CNSC issues Rook I uranium licence; capital spending up in oil/gas; workforce alliance launched; Core Library initiative advanced.
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This Week in Tribal Affairs — Washington (#8, 2026)
White House launches anti-cybercrime order; USDA reopens Tribal Advisory nominations; NAGPRA repatriations advance across multiple universities and museums; BIA lease data renewal; Reclamation Bureau report implicates Tribal water contracts.
This Week in Oil & Gas — Ottawa (#8, 2026)
Bay du Nord agreement advances offshore development; Ottawa funds UN fees for deepwater oil project; StatsCan reports oil and gas capital spending rise; Provincial-federal agreement aims to accelerate major project approvals; Alberta invests in tailings pond reclamation; Massive oil and gas equip...
This Week in Foreign Affairs — Washington (#8, 2026)
Trump launches Operation Epic Fury targeting Iran; major OFAC sanctions actions; congressional hearing on foreign influence in higher education; Critical Mineral Consistency Act moves in Senate; new USTR advisory committee charters.
This Week in Indigenous Affairs — Ottawa (#8, 2026)
Canada, NWT sign regulatory MOU; Four additions to Membertou, Eskasoni reserves; New investments: Prairies forest sector, critical minerals, Mi’kmaw commemoration; House considers Modern Treaty Implementation Commissioner Bill.
This Week in Social Issues — Washington (#8, 2026)
House advances Native American land lease bill; new housing affordability legislation receives first sponsorship; Southeast Alaska Native communities bill ordered reported; Senate to review sanctuary cities.
This Week in Freight & Transport — Washington (#8, 2026)
EPA proposes tighter marine tank vessel emissions rule; Commerce issues preliminary countervailing duty on Indian rail couplers; new Postal Service shipping agreements; nominations for Postal Service Governors.