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Ottawa’s new AI strategy promises growth and jobs, but critics say key questions about security and safeguards persist; As Canada and the U.S. hold trade talks, the provinces and Washington offices seek to influence the negotiations; Advocates say Manitoba’s new funding and staffing measures fall short as frontline workers battle a growing opioid overdose crisis.
The Trump administration is targeting forced-labour imports and proposing a 10 per cent tariff on Canada and other partners; A 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian steel is straining Sault Ste. Marie, where many jobs depend on the steel industry;The federal government wants the CRTC to revisit a decision requiring foreign streamers to invest more in Canadian content.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc called on the U.S. and Mexico to pursue a long-term renewal of CUSMA; U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat of Canada joining the U.S. as some economists dismissed it as political rhetoric; A new Nanos poll shows most Canadians want changes to health care as frustration grows over wait times and staffing shortages.
Canada has entered a technical recession, sparking political debate as economists assess what two quarters of declining GDP mean for Canadians; As food bank use climbs nationwide, advocates are urging major reforms to address growing food insecurity and rising need; Amid U.S. tariffs, a new Canada–South Korea partnership aims to strengthen auto manufacturing and boost domestic production.
Vancouver and Toronto’s FIFA matches aren’t sold out, despite the World Cup being less than two weeks away; A $50 million grant from the Weston family aims to help bridge the projected labour gap in P.E.I., Poilievre calls for emergency debate after Canada reaches technical recession; and more.
Canada, the U.S., and Mexico are in the early stages of automotive trade talks, but what should PM Carney expect? Experts say it could take ‘many more months’ for the youth employment rate to bounce back; a community in northern Saskatchewan is still reeling from a fast-moving wildfire that tore through the area last year; and more.
PM Mark Carney used Trump’s slogan in New York while pitching Canada’s growth plans to U.S. business leaders; Activists, opposition, and Chinese diaspora groups urge Ottawa to confront foreign interference concerns during talks with the Chinese foreign minister Drivers saw some relief at the pumps today after months of high prices; The hockey world is mourning former NHL star Claude Lemieux, dead at 60, remembered for his Stanley Cup legacy.
Kenneth Law pleaded guilty to 14 charges of aiding suicide after the Crown withdrew murder charges tied to the international case; China's foreign minister is in Ottawa for talks with PM Mark Carney and Minister Anand, marking the first visit of its kind in a decade; Protesters gathered across Alberta for a day of action organized by labour groups opposing several UCP government policies.
Canada will purchase Saab’s GlobalEye system for Bombardier jets to boost Arctic surveillance and defence; Minister Dominic LeBlanc will visit Washington as Canada prepares for a major CUSMA review ahead of the July 1 deadline; Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault speaks with CTV News about resigning from his seat in the House of Commons and the reasoning behind his decision.
Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault is leaving the Liberal caucus and stepping away from politics; Canada is adding border precautions as officials respond to an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and assess risks to Canadians; Two politicians were ejected after a heated exchange at Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislature amid a growing online controversy.
PM Mark Carney is calling Alberta’s referendum question a 'dangerous bluff,' comparing the proposed separation vote to Brexit; A South Korean submarine docked in Victoria for joint exercises and to showcase its bid to replace Canada’s aging submarine fleet; Quebec is rolling out new financial relief measures, including efforts to tackle soaring grocery prices across the province.
CONTENT WARNING: People aiming to deliver aid to Gazans say they experienced sexual violence at the hands of the Israeli military; staffing shortages meant a woman in New Brunswick gave birth on the side of a highway on her way to a different hospital, a joint naval operation between Canada and South Korean begins; and more.
Two developing stories from the White House include a deadly shooting and Trump’s latest promise of a possible Iranian peace deal; the CRTC says the new rules will increase the amount of revenue Canada earns from streaming services, but the change is quite controversial; correctional officers say they’re experiencing increased amounts of violence from inmates at prisons throughout the country; and more.
Rachel Aiello has more on the reaction from federal political leaders in Canada following Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s Thursday night address on separation; Paul Hollingsworth looks at gas prices heading into the weekend and why Canadians might be getting a slight break at the pumps; Heather Wright reports on new measures being taken at Canadian airports as health officials continue to monitor the evolving Ebola outbreak in central Africa.
Graham Richardson breaks down Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's address requesting a separation question for the fall referendum and what it means for Albertans; Abigail Bimman reports on the CRTC raising the costs for streaming companies to support Canadian content and what it could mean for Canada-U.S. trade talks; Kathy Le speaks with residents of Sundre, Alta., about the push for Alberta independence and why some feel the province has been unfairly treated by Ottawa.
Adrian Ghobrial reports on the decision by the Ontario government to phase out Chinese-made drones from law enforcement use due to security concerns; Genevieve Beauchemin breaks down a new study by Statistics Canada which found incidents of breast cancer were high in rural regions of the country; Alex Karpa reports on the multi-province investigation that led to the largest drug bust in Manitoba’s history valued at over $37-million dollars.
Graham Richardson has the latest on the federal government’s decision to retire the Snowbirds following the 2026 season; Heather Wright breaks down the list of the most expensive cities to watch the World Cup from and how it’s impacting fans who already live in host cities; John Vennvally-Rao has more on what experts are saying following the increase and what it could mean for consumers going forward.
Canadians were among those detained by Israeli forces after a humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza was intercepted, raising international concern. Domestically, Canada faces decisions on its aging Snowbirds fleet, while Alberta grapples with a growing crisis of orphaned oil wells and potential taxpayer burden. Health officials issue warnings about measles ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a decades-old cold case in Newfoundland sees renewed attention after a DNA lead goes cold.
Yesterday’s ‘presumptive positive’ hantavirus case has now been confirmed; Conservative MP Michael Chong visiting Taiwan may impact relations between Canada and China; first-year medical students at Toronto Metropolitan University are going into communities to help people get access to a family doctor; and more.
Health officials say one of the four Canadians has not formally tested positive for the virus, but they are believed to be ‘presumptive positive,’ some Canadians say they can’t afford to take their trailers and RVs out camping this summer, new U.S. tariffs are set to impact Canadian mushrooms starting on Monday, leaving some farmers unhappy; and more.
CTV National News reports on Ottawa's green light for a new Alberta oil pipeline, contingent on a carbon pricing agreement, and the ongoing political and environmental debates. A landmark Supreme Court ruling recognizes intimate partner violence as a new legal basis for civil damages, offering hope to survivors. The episode also covers skyrocketing gas prices impacting summer travel, coupled with warnings about potential disruptions and insurance gaps. Furthermore, a W5 investigation reveals the persistent online sale of suicide-linked chemicals despite arrests. Shorter segments include the stripping of Order of Canada from Peter Dalglish, Peter Nygard's upheld conviction, a Vancouver accident, and a Manitoba dust storm. Finally, the broadcast celebrates Canadian sports success with hockey's Newhook family and soccer star Dane Saint Clair preparing for the World Cup.
Abigail Bimman takes a closer look at Ottawa’s plan to double Canada’s power grid by 2050, creating jobs and lowering consumer costs in the process; Adrian Ghobrial breaks down the factors driving a surging demand for electric vehicles in Canada and what this could mean for the market; Mike Le Couteur has the latest on the support and backlash following an Alberta judge’s decision to overturn a separatist referendum petition.
Graham Richardson has the latest on the decision by an Alberta judge to overturn a separatist referendum petition over failed consultation with First Nations; Joy Malbon reports on the latest twist in one of America's shocking true crime stories after a state supreme court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction; Judy Trinh breaks down the ruling after former RCMP officer William Majcher was found not guilty after being accused of being agent for Chinese authorities.
Heather Wright reports on the growing pushback by some Canadians and what it could mean for those that choose to not participate; Joy Malbon reports on what could be accomplished when U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping; Adrian Ghobrial has more on the iconic American brand Dunkin Donuts looking to take a bit out of Canada’s lucrative market for everything donuts and coffee.
Heather Wright has more on the global efforts to contain the spread of the virus in Canada and around the world; Genevieve Beauchemin examines the study published by the Canadians Medical Association journal and it means for women with endometriosis; Alex Karpa reports on a disturbing case of predatory behaviour online, where a 32-year-old Ohio man is accused of grooming a 10-year-old Manitoba girl online.
Canadians on board the cruise ship were finally able to disembark in Europe around one month after the first hantavirus fatality; the high price of gas is causing some Canadians to limit their summer boating plans; anxious parents are hoping to secure permanent residency in Canada to help their disabled teenage daughter receive care; and more.
Manitoba continues to report higher than average HIV rates, with some advocates calling for a national inquiry; a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship could be causing some Canadians to reconsider their travel plans; PM Mark Carney delivered an address focused on trade at Toronto’s Global Progress Action Summit; and more.
A mother and her two daughters were found dead in Brockville, Ont. with a 17-year-old facing murder charges; Canada’s top doctor says plans are underway to safely bring back four Canadians from a cruise ship impacted by a hantavirus outbreak; Canada’s economy shed 18,000 jobs in April, pushing the unemployment rate up to 6.9 per cent, the highest it's been in six months.
Consular officials are heading to support Canadians onboard a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak; Gas prices have hit a four-year high, driving up travel costs and prompting Air Canada to reduce service. A Conservative MP says Ottawa may pause or cancel the Snowbirds program, putting the future of the iconic air show team at risk.
Canada’s privacy commissioner alleges that ChatGPT unlawfully collects personal data; the personal data of millions was leaked in a breach linked to an Alberta separatist group, amid rising concerns about foreign interference; Ottawa and Quebec confirm a major AirAsia deal for up to 150 Airbus jets, boosting jobs in Canada’s aerospace sector.
