Free business workshops underway for Cornwall, SDG and Akwesasne entrepreneurs
Community Futures Week is underway through September 27, with free online workshops aimed at entrepreneurs and small businesses. ACCFutures, which serves Cornwall, SDG and Akwesasne, is highlighting sessions today on small-business safety and government supports, followed later this week by workshops on succession planning, fraud prevention and Ontario workplace-safety requirements. The Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre is also offering a market-analysis webinar today. For local business owners dealing with tariffs, costs and an uncertain economy, these are practical resources worth knowing about. Source: Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre.
Cornwall Transit prepares to launch permanent Sunday service
Cornwall Transit will begin operating seven days a week this Sunday, September 27. Sunday buses will run hourly from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with regular fares, monthly passes and specialized transit all available. Business Park service will also operate on Sundays, and the Brookdale route will extend hourly service into Riverdale. The change is especially significant for residents who rely on transit for weekend work, groceries, appointments and family visits, and it gives The Seeker a good opportunity to check in with riders and employers after the first few Sundays to see whether the new schedule is meeting local needs. Source: City of Cornwall.
Ottawa tables sweeping Building Canada Strong Act
The federal government introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, on September 21, promising faster and more predictable reviews for major infrastructure and resource projects while also changing parts of the federal labour framework. The government says the legislation is designed to reduce duplication and speed approvals while protecting workers; critics and stakeholders will now be watching closely to see how those faster timelines affect environmental review, Indigenous consultation and collective bargaining. Federal officials are holding a technical briefing on the project-review provisions this morning. This is a major national policy story with potential implications for infrastructure, energy, transportation and labour across Canada. Source: Government of Canada.
Trump takes the world stage at the United Nations
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly today before a packed series of meetings with international leaders. The wars involving Iran and Ukraine, global energy security and strained alliances are expected to dominate the day. Reuters reports Trump is due to meet leaders from several continents, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Gulf leaders. For Canadians, the diplomacy matters well beyond Washington: instability in energy markets, trade relations and U.S. foreign policy can quickly affect fuel prices, investment and Canada’s own international strategy. Source: Reuters.
Banks warn that AI shopping agents could create new fraud and privacy risks
As AI systems move from recommending products to actually making purchases for people, a group of major banks is warning that consumer protections may not be keeping pace. Reuters reports that banks including Bank of America, Capital One, ING and NatWest are raising concerns about scams, incorrect purchases, payment security and the handling of personal and card data by AI shopping agents. They are calling for clearer disclosure when AI is involved in a transaction and stronger safeguards around data and payments. It is an important shift in the AI story: the question is no longer only what chatbots can say, but what happens when we give them permission to spend our money. Source: Reuters.
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