Federal Trade Minister LeBlanc was in Washington this week working to avoid more tariffs from the Trump administration. In Alberta, Premier Smith is addressing concerns over new data centres, while Ontario deals with it's own data centre pushback from municipalities.

While the federal government moves to fast track Alberta's proposed West Coast pipeline, the Smith government's AI data centre push is facing public backlash and prompting a public engagement offensive. In Ontario, three byelections will test the resilience of the Ford government.

Trump's latest tariffs on Canadian goods dominated the political agenda. In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith highlighted the province's economic momentum while seeing her approval ratings climb following the proposed B.C. pipeline announcement. Ontario remained focused on the government's wildfire response.

This week's theme: governments under pressure. With two Ontario cabinet ministers gone in a single day, wildfires forcing evacuations, and a brewing expense scandal, Premier Ford has his hands full. Meanwhile, Ottawa is balancing major infrastructure ambitions against First Nations consultation, and in Alberta, the Smith government is betting on AI to stay ahead.

From Jeddah to Ankara to Sturgeon County, this week saw major announcements on new investments across Ottawa, Ontario, and Alberta. In the weekly roundup, New West goes past the headlines to unpack what these deals mean for Canada's energy, defence, and trade landscape.

Alberta is in focus this week. From pipeline politics to power for data centres to a high-profile referendum bid falling short, it's a big week for Alberta energy and infrastructure. Read the full roundup for all the details.

This week Ottawa unveiled an ambitious nuclear strategy and five new interprovincial power line projects. Alongside the federal government, Ontario announced $1.5 billion for new housing in Toronto. All eyes are now turning to Alberta as it races toward the July 1st deadline to deliver a Westcoast pipeline route.

Federally, Bill C-22 cleared the House of Commons this week despite criticism from the opposition and threats to leave the country from companies. In Ontario, Premier Ford rallied against a barrage of bad polling numbers ahead of Ford Fest. Out west, Alberta made big announcements on healthcare and rebates while shutting down what could have been yet another referendum question.

Trade tensions, digital safety legislation, and Alberta's separatist debate were in the headlines this week. Federally, questions remain about the future of CUSMA with Premier Ford's Washington visit highlighting strains with the Trump administration. At home, both Premier Ford and Premier Smith saw their standing slip in the polls. New West's Weekly Roundup has everything you need to know about the stories shaping the week across Canada.