Permanent Job Cuts Dominate Federal Public Service Reductions: Budget Watchdog Canada's budget watchdog reports that permanent employees account for the majority of job cuts in the federal public service, as other news includes EU-Canada relations and a $100 rent increase study in Calgary. Permanent jobs account for most of the recent job cuts in Canada's federal public service, according to the country's budget watchdog. The finding was released as part of a broader update on federal employment trends, though the exact number of positions eliminated was not immediately specified. In other national news, Ontario is threatening to cut funding to municipalities that do not comply with a Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian procurement policy. A Squamish-based drone company has signed a new deal with Kelowna and Okanagan College, signaling growth in the aerospace and tech sectors. In Calgary, a study warns that a $100 rent increase could push more residents into shelters, highlighting ongoing affordability concerns.Nova Scotia's housing plan is exceeding its targets so far, according to the provincial minister responsible. The NDP is seeking a pause on a massive AI data centre planned for the Regina area, citing environmental and community impacts. In Saskatchewan, a health union has voted 99 per cent in favour of a strike, raising the prospect of labour disruption in the province's health-care system.Victoria police are investigating after a body was found in a burning vehicle, in a case that has shocked the local community. A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway east of Edmonton, according to RCMP. No serious injuries were reported. The discovery of bones buried in a tarp in an Ontario neighbourhood has prompted a police response and an active investigation.On the international stage, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU wants to bring its relationship with Canada to the highest level possible. The World Economic Forum warns that AI risks widening gender inequality in the jobs market, as automation reshapes employment. A decade after a mercury ban, toxic skin bleachers are still being offered on top retailers' websites, according to a Reuters investigation.A probe into the death of Hayden Panettiere is examining whether she obtained counterfeit drugs from a Southern California dealer, a CNN source said. A Paris court awarded Kim Kardashian 1 euro in damages after her 2016 robbery, a symbolic ruling in the high-profile case. The Washington Capitals said Alex Ovechkin was asked to film a United Russia ad while he was home this summer, drawing attention to his ties with Russian politics.Canada's national soccer team will be without Alphonso Davies and Maxime Crepeau for its World Cup homecoming games in Toronto and Montreal due to injuries. The Toy Hall of Fame has nominated Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo, with Care Bears also in the running for this year's class. The European Union plans to launch a climate insurance scheme following a summer of extreme weather events across the continent.Satellite data shows Earth lost more than 11 trillion tonnes of ice from Greenland and Antarctica over the past 47 years, underscoring the pace of climate change. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen also proposed a bloc-wide social media ban for children under 13, citing mental health concerns.Meanwhile, AI rivals found rare agreement on safety principles, but putting those commitments into practice remains a significant challenge.