Housing Delivery Gap: Victoria’s housing strategy review says the city approved only 29% of its medium-income target and 60% of its low-income goal over six years, with missing-middle starts also falling short (463 permits by end of 2025). Federal Housing Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney used a Vancouver game-day announcement to tout Build Canada Homes and a deal to cut development charges on multi-unit projects in B.C. by up to 50% for three years, while also flagging empty completed condos. Condo “Bailout” Debate: CMHC data shows 4,376 finished condos in Metro Vancouver are empty (+76%); the federal/provincial plan being discussed would buy units and convert them to affordable housing, drawing criticism as a developer bailout. Affordability Pressure: United Way Canada reports 60% of Canadians feel financial anxiety; 46% say they could cover basic expenses for a month or less if income stops. Currency Watch: The Canadian dollar slid to a 14-month low as oil prices eased and core retail sales weakened. Local Housing Crisis: Penticton council hears findings on a growing youth homelessness problem, with youth counts rising sharply and a shortage of youth shelter beds. Community & Infrastructure: Sault Ste. Marie may fund a $5.8M roof replacement for the Bushplane Heritage Centre using visitor accommodation fees.