Canada News Roundup: Manufacturing Sales Fall 0.4 Percent as CBSA Deportations and Federal Office Mandate Draw Attention Canadian manufacturing sales slipped to 78.7 billion dollars in July, while new figures reveal the scale of CBSA deportations and a federal return-to-office challenge. Canadian manufacturing sales fell 0.4 per cent to 78.7 billion dollars in July, Statistics Canada reported, offering the latest signal on the health of the country's industrial economy. The decline adds to a mixed picture for Canadian industry as policymakers weigh trade uncertainty and shifting demand from key partners south of the border. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he welcomed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump about the state of Canada-United States trade talks, signaling continued engagement between the two governments. Carney's remarks came as an investment summit in Canada focused on how the country can compete with the entire world for scarce global capital.Confidence to build was the question facing that summit, where leaders debated how to attract investment amid intense international competition. Meanwhile, about 10 per cent of federal public servants cannot be accommodated in the office four days a week, according to new information on the government's return-to-office push. The Canada Border Services Agency has also deported a specific number of people as part of an ongoing crackdown on extortion, figures that were released publicly.In British Columbia, home sales declined again in August amid what the province's real estate association described as a gradual recovery. Municipal leaders from across British Columbia gathered for the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, where Indigenous legislation ranked among the top issues under discussion. A former British Columbia Conservative MLA became the seventh person to join a new political party, marking another shift in the province's political landscape.In Ontario, the Erie Otters made shock waves in the Ontario Hockey League after completing a 15-pick trade for a 16-year-old player. And there is a report that the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers are set to complete a Kawhi Leonard trade at long last. In London, Ontario, a police investigation closed Hale Street, prompting warnings for residents and drivers in the area.Ottawa police said a cyclist was treated for injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Sussex Drive. In another case, a man was killed after a woman and an infant were reportedly shot inside a home, according to police. New Brunswick RCMP charged a summer camp cook for allegedly sexually assaulting a youth. York Regional Police released video showing an officer tackling a man off a motorcycle after he allegedly evaded arrest.In the United States, the FBI investigated a suspected ricin exposure at an apartment complex and a hospital, raising public health and security concerns. Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling backed down on his NBA punishment and apologized, as the team paid a 30 million dollar fine over his racist remarks. In fashion, the boss of the CFDA apologized for acting inappropriately against protesters at a New York Fashion Week show.Asian Games organizers faced criticism after South Korea said beds were too short in what athletes described as the worst-ever rooms at the event. In Indonesia, authorities intensified the search effort for 129 people missing after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea. On the technology front, new warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence to humanity revived a long-running debate about how to govern the fast-moving field.Google said it would begin using age assurance technology to identify underage accounts in Canada, a change that could affect how young people access online services. In Quebec, party leaders prepared for two debates this week as the provincial election campaign continued. Back in Ontario, the Niagara region is pursuing a bold strategy to boost tourism, with repurposing Marineland forming one part of the plan.The proposal could reshape a landmark site and give the area a new draw for visitors. Musician Tim Hicks brought the thunder in the last edition of the Troubadour Summer Concert Series, closing out the run with a high-energy performance. Canadian musicians Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida opened up about their relationship, saying they feel destined to help normalize the struggle many people face.In Ottawa, a group of Canadian seniors drove electric vehicles to Parliament Hill to make their case, part of a growing push for cleaner transportation. The mix of economic data, public safety news and political developments reflects a busy week across Canada and beyond.