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Former Supreme Court justice and UN human rights chief Louise Arbour has been named the next Governor General; An Ontario judge found two women guilty in the death and abuse of two boys they were trying to adopt; Police and fisheries investigate after a man on a jet ski crashed into a grey whale in the waters of a B.C. park.
Four Canadians are among the 150 onboard a locked-down cruise ship after three people died of a suspected hantavirus outbreak; An investigation is underway after someone bypassed security and boarded a plane at Vancouver International Airport; The Federal government is offering $1B in loans to support steel and aluminum companies impacted by U.S. tariffs.
With the mid-summer deadline fast approaching, Prime Minister Carney has signalled he’s in no rush to get to the bargaining table. Jeremie Charron reports; Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to deepen and diversify Canada’s ties during the European Political Community summit. Graham Richardson reports; Amid calls for Canada to adopt a social media ban for youth, some critics warn it may actually do more harm than good. Kamil Karamali explains.
PM Carney will be meeting with European world leaders at a summit in Armenia; some Canadians say the increase in gas prices are causing them to cancel or limit their summer road trips; CSIS says an alarming number of youth are being radicalized and influenced by terrorism in online communities; and more.
ttawa promises faster resolutions and tougher fines as air travel complaints in the country top 100,000; A revived cross-border pipeline using Keystone XL parts could boost North American oil flow. Drivers are feeling the pinch as gas prices rise again after another month of conflict. Federal funding for a national training centre comes as Vancouver faces the prospect of losing its MLS team.
The head of Iran’s soccer federation and delegation were refused entry to Canada over alleged IRGC ties before the Vancouver FIFA Congress; Fuel costs jump again across Canada, with experts warning further increases are coming; A new multinational bank based in Canada aims to fund defence firms with major loans and boost growth.
The Bank of Canada keeps rates steady, citing inflation and global uncertainty, while outlining scenarios ahead for housing and business sectors; Families sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company failed to flag the attacker’s online activity.
One year after Mark Carney’s minority win, the Liberals now hold a majority and unveiled a mini budget; The UAE’s departure from OPEC raises fresh doubts about the group’s influence and what it could mean for oil supply and gas prices; Despite UK-U.S. tensions over Iran, both sides struck a diplomatic tone as U.S President Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Parents and youth demanded urgent action against online harms, with some politicians beginning to respond after a troubling case emerges; A new fund will let Canadians invest in nation-building projects and Premier Christine Fréchette meets U.S. leaders as a Quebec firm closes, citing tariffs, as CUSMA negotiations loom.
The suspect, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after firing shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner; members of the trucking industry say the high gas and diesel prices are causing them to limit cross-border trips; B’nai Brith, one of Canada’s largest Jewish organizations, says antisemitic hate crimes have increased since the Israel-Hamas war began; and more.
An alleged shooter has been taken into custody after firing shots shortly after the beginning of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, thousands of people lined up around the block with empty bags and suitcases with the hope of getting free groceries; Ottawa residents say the water levels are beginning to go down, but experts say more flooding could be around the corner; and more.
Rachel Aiello reports on Ottawa's latest big project approval after greenlighting a $4-billion expansion of Enbridge's pipeline system on B.C.'s west coast; Genevieve Beauchemin looks at how travellers could be impacted as airlines across the world cancel numerous flights amid the ongoing jet fuel shortage; John Vennavally-Rao reports on the fast-approaching deadline to submit your taxes for the 2025 season and what experts say some people miss when filing.
Experts warn of a dangerous online group targeting teens; Ottawa pushes back as Washington raises trade concerns ahead of CUSMA talks; and a Toronto woman is being held by ICE after losing her green card after a divorce.
A war of words between Canada and the U.S. over trade 'irritants' ahead of CUSMA talks, with PM Carney saying Canada has concerns too; Air Transat, Air Canada, WestJet, and Lufthansa trim flight schedules as war-fueled oil spikes disrupt travel and raise costs; and a new U.K. tobacco bill targets a smoke-free generation but faces enforcement questions.
CTV National News reports on a mass shooting at a Mexican tourist site that killed a Canadian, alongside updates on Canada's new trade advisory council and reassessment of F-35 fighter jet purchases. The episode also features investigations into an ex-RCMP officer's alleged ties to China's "Fox Hunt" program and a network of fake YouTube channels spreading Alberta separation misinformation. Additionally, it highlights severe weather events across Canada, wildfire season preparations, and Drake's latest album marketing spectacle.
Judy Trinh reports on the court case of a former undercover RCMP officer, accused of working with Beijing to coerce individuals to return to China; Witnesses describe the chaos after Mexico shooting; Inflation rises to 2.4 per cent as energy crisis drives up fuel and food costs; Canada’s Armed Forces are seeing a rise in enlistment, as global instability and increased defence spending fuel interest; and more.
Despite the second round of peace talks set to start, U.S. President Trump has made new threats against Iran’s energy and power plants; PM Carney’s new address covered U.S. relations and ‘forward guidance,’ but the message didn’t land with certain Conservatives; Sudanese refugees living in Canada are calling on the federal government to call for peace in the region; and more.
Confusion and tensions rise as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz just one day after it was allegedly partially re-opened; residents in the Ottawa-Gatineau region are building sandbag walls with hopes to minimize flooding in their homes; Health Canada warns against unregulated and unverified peptide sales as consumers flock to get the product online; and more.
Adrian Ghobrial reports on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and what the next steps are as negotiations continue between Iran and the U.S. to end the war; Andrew Johnson explains how the posthumous portrayal of actor Val Kilmer in the upcoming movie ‘As Deep as the Grave’, blurs the lines between reality and AI; Omar Sachedina sits down with Canadian men's national soccer team head coach Jesse Marsch in the first of 12 profiles.
Adrian Ghobrial looks at the impact heavy rains have had on parts of Ontario and Quebec, prompting one Ontario town to declare a state of emergency; Judy Trinh has more on a Canadian man's firsthand experience being detained by ICE and what happened behind the scenes to aid his release; Mike Le Couteur reports on the potential opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge following controversy involving U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year.
CTV News confirms that two Canadians are detained at a Florida immigration centre. Douglas Dixon, arrested in February, is now being deported back to Canada; Two Royal Canadian Navy members face multiple charges after a probe into a petty officer’s death. The incident occurred near Halifax last year, and questions arise over platforms letting users bet on politics, sports, and the economy. However, it's not available in Canada yet, and critics hope it stays that way.
After yesterday's byelection wins, PM Mark Carney announced a temporary pause of the federal gas tax starting Monday; Byelection victories secured a majority for PM Mark Carney and the Liberals, while raising concerns about declining Conservative support under Pierre Poilievre and advocates rally in Toronto for 'Equal Pay Day', calling to end pay discrimination and expand access to affordable childcare across Canada.
Doly Begum’s win showcased the Liberals drawing support from both NDP and Conservatives to secure a majority, as the Liberals not only won in Scarborough-Southwest but the Liberals also retained University–Rosedale, with Danielle Martin securing a decisive victory.
Trump posted on social media that the U.S. Navy will impose a blockade on ships going through the Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday morning; European airlines are expecting a jet fuel shortage in the upcoming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz does not re-open soon; fishers in Nova Scotia are concerned about how the ocean temperature may change this year’s catch; and more.
The crew members, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, spoke about the stunning success of the mission; PM Carney delivers a powerful speech at the Liberal convention in Montreal; the U.S. and Iran have finished the first round of negotiations without finalizing a ceasefire deal; and more.
Four astronauts onboard the Artemis II have returned to Earth after their historic mission around the moon.
MP Marilyn Gladu faces more scrutiny after crossing the floor, as the Liberals gathered in Montreal for a policy convention, but the focus has become majority hopes and more potential floor crossings as the Liberals are eying wins in two ridings, but Terrebonne remains a wildcard.
The Liberals only need one more seat to reach a majority after another floor crossing, with three byelections set for Monday. The newly agreed-upon truce looks fragile as U.S. and Iran both claim victory and tensions linger over oil routes and Lebanon’s role and as oil prices fell and markets rallied after news of the ceasefire, with people now wondering if gas prices will drop – and how soon relief could reach the pumps.
An 11th‑hour ceasefire deal stalls U.S. President Trump’s warning that a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran rejects the terms by the deadline; Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested that Ottawa may step in to help consumers if gas prices don’t fall, hinting at potential federal relief measures; Conflict of interest questions arise over Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s ties to a government-funded high-speed rail project, prompting calls for an ethics review.
The crew of Artemis II has officially broken the distance record for human travel from Earth;Trump says Iran 'could be taken out in one night' over Strait of Hormuz; Conservatives take a different approach with new ad campaign; Suspected romance scam victim faces up to 10 years in South Korean prison; and Cold spring slows maple syrup season, squeezing small producers.
