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Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver airports will be open to private investment; CTV’s Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang explains who could invest in Canadian airports and how new tax deductions could affect investment and Canadians; Former prime ministers Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper are taking part in the summit. Judy Trinh looks at why and what to expect from Harper’s closing remarks.

Prime Minister Carney launched Canada’s first investment summit as Ottawa courts global capital and seeks closer ties with the EU; Prime Minister Mark Carney clarifies Canada’s position on EU ties after a Wall Street Journal headline suggested associate membership; Leading AI figures warn the technology could threaten humanity, renewing debate over safety and the need for guardrails. 

PM Carney’s international investment summit hopes to bring major financial gains into Canada; municipalities throughout the country say Ottawa needs to help support them better to help fix community infrastructure; hundreds of firefighters converged on Ottawa to remember those who died, putting their lives on the line for others; and more.

Trump continued to make claims about Canada while golfing in Ireland; a new report from Statistics Canada says income and security are contributing factors for Canadians choosing to have kids; Canadians may expect a dip in flight prices, despite multiple airlines struggling to pay for fuel; and more.

Garrett Barry has more on some of the remarkable stories emerging on how the town of Gander, N.L., acted at a moment's notice to help on 9/11; Rachel Aiello examines how the relationship between Canada and the U.S. has changed over the decades since 9/11; Heather Butts shares the unique stories by citizens of Gander, N.L., as they continue to spread a message of hope 25 years after 9/11.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a joint declaration on defence, minerals and drone technology; PM Mark Carney says Canada is ready to strike a deal with the U.S. as tariffs and counter-tariffs continue to hit Canadian businesses; Gander, N.L., welcomes U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra ahead of the 9/11 anniversary event in the face of controversy.

Mike Le Couteur examines the impact on businesses across Canada as they try to manage under double-digit U.S. tariffs and a potential ban of their products; As many late-night hosts return from summer break, U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada was a main talking point. Joy Malbon explains; Adrian Ghobrial looks at the growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles in Canada as the price of oil and gas continue to climb.

Mike Le Couteur has more on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to Canadians and where things stand as the Canada-U.S. trade war enters a new phase; Joy Malbon reports on how the Canada-U.S. trade war could impact the upcoming U.S. midterm elections as new counter-tariffs come into effect; Amanda Lang breaks down U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest move to ban Canadian products from U.S. government contracts and what it all means for Canadians.

Trump continues to post on social media taking aim at Canada as PM Carney’s retaliatory tariffs are taking effect in just a few days; a massive storm has led to widespread destruction in Cape Breton, with emergency crews working constantly to help with the damage; some business groups say Ontario should implement a stronger labour code to prevent potential strikes form happening; and more.

A major rainstorm with high winds has caused massive damages across Cape Breton; a new survey from Nanos Research finds Canadians showing widespread support for Carney’s counter tariffs against the U.S.; Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in e-bikes and e-scooters, continue to cause fires in major cities like Toronto; and more.

Canada's labour market lost 42,000 jobs in August, surprising economists as trade tensions with the U.S. cloud the economic outlook;  Prime Minister Mark Carney will host Canada’s biggest investment summit with a goal of securing $1 trillion in capital over five years; Rogers Stadium sustained significant storm damage, raising questions about whether the AC/DC concert on Sept. 16 can move ahead.

Toronto and southern Ontario are cleaning up after a storm brought torrential rain, hail, and ferocious winds; The Lindsay Clancy trial is prompting new conversations about postpartum psychosis and how patients and families can get support; Pioneering feminist activist and advocate for women's rights Gloria Steinem has died at 92. 

Dozens of lawsuits allege OpenAI failed to alert police about violent chat logs before the Tumbler Ridge massacre; The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial remains deadlocked after five days of deliberations over the deaths of her three children; Rising oil prices tied to the Iran war are driving up pump costs as Ottawa extends its federal fuel tax pause into early 2027.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals regained a majority in the House of Commons after sweeping three by-elections; U.S. President Donald Trump’s online attacks and criticism of Canada are being credited with shaping the federal byelection results; The Liberals’ win in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord deals a blow to the Conservatives, raising questions about Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.

August 31, 2026: The Liberals handily clinched three federal byelections, and the results will have knock-on effects for more than just Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Tensions continue to rise between U.S. and Canada after Google Maps began changing Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S.-based users; Farmhouse Charm Candles expects to be missing out on about 20 per cent of their customers as U.S. tariffs take a toll on their business; few data from Statistics Canada finds that Canadians are avoiding the U.S., and it’s noticeably costing American businesses.

Lake Ontario’s newest piece of signage is just the latest in an ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S.; tariffs are usually passed down to the consumer, but some Canadian businesses say they’re opting to pay extra to help their customers; dozens of Canadians are still missing after a deadly landslide in Nepal; and more.

Unifor rallies in Ottawa, urging Ottawa to protect workers and jobs amid escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions; Canada’s economy shows strength and resilience with strong second-quarter growth, fuelled by a jump in exports and domestic investment; Ottawa says 32 Canadians are missing in Nepal after devastating floods killed at least 570 people. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on what Canada's doing to help.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. government agencies; Trade talks remain uncertain as Canada and the U.S. make moves on French-language protections and seafood tariffs behind the scenes; Quebec heads to the polls Oct. 5 as the CAQ faces a tight race amid trade tensions and renewed talk of separation.

Heather Wright has the latest on the rescue efforts in Nepal after a flash flood washed away villages and towns throughout the region; Mike Le Couteur has more on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and how provinces are responding to the latest round of U.S. tariffs; Vassy Kapelos weighs in on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and what could come from PM Mark Carney's meeting with European Union leaders next month.

Canada will impose counter-tariffs on more than 700 U.S. imports starting Sept. 8, with $7.8B in new support measures; U.S. President Trump floated the renaming of Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as tensions rise over retaliatory tariffs; Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Genevieve Beauchemin looks back at her remarkable career, her legacy, songwriting, acting, and philanthropy.

Mike Le Couteur has the latest after U.S. President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian autos and steel, with PM Carney and premiers vowing to push back.; The U.S. blames Canada for the collapse of trade talks, accusing Ottawa of pushing its agenda ahead of crucial midterm elections; Canadian artists and small businesses face lost customers and jobs as U.S. tariffs take a toll on cross-border business. 

Trump’s latest comments on social media cause additional tensions as trade talks continue to deteriorate; the newest U.S. tariffs are expected to have continued negative impacts on small businesses on the Canadian side of the dispute; Conservatives are calling on the federal government to continue the tax pause until Canada Day 2027; and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 50 per cent tariffs amount to an economic “attack” on Canada. He has vowed “dollar for dollar” retaliatory tariffs on Sept. 8.

Canada and the U.S. race to reach a trade deal as U.S. President Trump's threat of 50% tariffs looms over Canadian goods. A B.C. pulp mill closure is costing hundreds of forestry jobs, with workers blaming U.S. tariffs and ongoing trade uncertainty; Police are investigating after a man reportedly entered an Edmonton Sikh temple and stabbed people inside, leaving two injured.

Canada and U.S. trade negotiators push for a deal before Saturday’s deadline; Vassy Kapelos breaks down the Premiers’ reactions to Manitoba’s trade comments and what political sources are saying about the Canada-U.S. deal; Canadians weigh in on the Prime Minister’s call to restore U.S. alcohol sales as a goodwill gesture in trade talks; More Canadians and Americans are crossing the border despite trade tensions, with some Canadians rethinking buying American products. 

While Premier Eby strictly opposes ending the ban on American alcohol, Premier Ford says it could be worth it to protect other sectors; The deadline for new U.S. tariffs has been postponed to Saturday. Mike Le Couteur on what this means for Canada, and whether a deal will be reached; and, local musicians in Manitoba express their fears about what the proliferation of AI-generated music will mean for their livelihoods.

With hours until 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could hit $20B in Canadian goods, Ottawa and Washington push for a last-minute deal.

Canada-U.S. trade talks intensify in Washington as Wednesday's deadline approaches for 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods; Grocery prices are continuing to climb, but at a slower pace than before; A new agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec aims to reshape the Churchill Falls power deal and address affordability. Garrett Barry reports.

Canada’s Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. trade official Jamieson Greer had a ‘productive’ meeting, according to officials; auto thefts are overall decreasing across Canada, but thieves remain brazen in some areas throughout the country; advocates say the growing number of vacant homes in the inner parts of Winnipeg should become affordable housing; and more.

The pressure is on as Canadian officials work in Washington to try and finalize a trade deal; community members and business owners stay the Stellantis plant uncertainty is impacting numerous areas of the local economy; several Conservative MPs spoke in confidence about their concerns over Pierre Poilievre’s leadership in the party; and more.

Canada has prepared a trade proposal for the U.S. as new 50% tariffs loom, with talks intensifying ahead of the Aug. 19 deadline; Quebec’s premier holds an emergency meeting with agriculture stakeholders as Canada works toward a trade deal with the U.S; A Canadian military veteran is challenging policies that bar potential recruits living with HIV, arguing that it's unconstitutional. 

A study found 10 children died in e-bike and e-scooter incidents last year, prompting doctors to raise safety concerns; Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators meet in Washington ahead of a tariff deadline and possible 50% duties; Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador near a new Churchill Falls deal as both provinces focus on energy security.

Genevieve Beauchemin speaks with Montreal’s chief of police on what is being done to combat racist actions in his ranks and build trust from the community; Canada’s chief negotiator warned her American counterpart about the gravity of reaching a deal before the August 19 tariff deadline; and, a partial solar eclipse brought awe and wonder to St. John’s, N.L., as people gathered to see this rare phenomenon.

 Canada and the U.S. meet again for urgent trade talks as an August 19 deadline nears and possible 50% tariffs loom; Fire crews from Mexico and Costa Rica arrive as wildfires devastate Summerland, destroying homes and raising major economic concerns; B.C. homeowners face soaring insurance costs and limited coverage. Adrian Ghobrial has more on the financial risks of living in high-risk zones.

Andrew Johnson reports on the physical and emotional toll that evacuation has taken on the thousands of Summerland, B.C. residents forced to flee wildfires; Despite strict security, a Toronto flight attendant managed to use a fake ID to pose as a pilot and take hundreds of flights for free; and, an experimental menopause drug developed by Vancouver-based AbCellera is providing hope to many women suffering through symptoms.

First responders continue to support with evacuations and firefighting as the province declares a state of emergency; as trade talks enter another week, concerns are growing that Canada may have to make additional concessions to avoid the tariffs; data shows youth, including teenagers, have had some luck in finding summer jobs; and more.

The latest wildfire evacuations have brought many families to Penticton, B.C., as they hope to have a home to return to; concern for Canada grows as new U.S. tariffs are set to take place on August 19; tenancy advocacy groups say they’re critical about Carney’s housing plan aimed to support affordable or rent-controlled homes; and more.

A potential Canada-U.S. trade deal could include lowering steel and aluminum tariffs in exchange for lifting the American alcohol ban; Toronto police confirm two 18-year-olds face first-degree murder charges in connection to the Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting; ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans can’t get enough of a Canadian Tire plaid tote thanks to star Hudson Williams sporting the bag; and more. 

Will Canada and the U.S. reach a trade deal before new tariffs kick in?, arrest of Canadian woman accused of spying raises security screening questions, police say U.S. Consulate targeted by 'criminals-for-hire' network, B.C. bolsters efforts to keep wildfires from spreading, drivers experiencing relief at gas stations, Montreal giving 'The Village' a major makeover, plus, top teen baseball players in P.E.I. in hopes of being scouted.

For generations of Canadians, Lloyd Robertson was the authoritative voice of the news. Genevieve Beauchemin looks back at his exceptional life and career; A new Nanos poll shows that 74 per cent of Canadians would be unlikely to buy American alcohol, even if it was back on shelves; and, just one in 50 million lobsters have Oscar’s bi-coloured shell, and his unique look is attracting fascinated fans

Former CTV National News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson has died. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on his extraordinary career in journalism and his enduring legacy; Thousands of B.C. residents have been ordered to flee their homes, and thousands more are on standby to leave at a moment’s notice; and, tourism operators say it’s a record-breaking summer as Canadian and international visitors take vacations across the country.

WestJet and union representatives have reached a tentative agreement that will address worker grievances and resume service; Though an agreement has been reached to end the strike, it will be days until service is fully restored, leaving some travellers stuck; and, Manitoba’s first supervised consumption site will be opening next month, and reactions to it are thoroughly mixed.

WestJet’s job action beginning during a busy long weekend has derailed the travel plans for some Canadians; when Air Canada went on strike, the federal government forced them back to work, but will they do the same for WestJet employees? A new national survey says Canadians are continuing to struggle with the high cost of groceries throughout the country; and more.

WestJet has cancelled hundreds of flights across the country as a labour dispute grows between the union and the company; the enrollment cap on international students means Conestoga College is experiencing a massive financial shortfall; one of Canada’s largest youth hotlines says more young people are reaching out on text for late-night support, and more.

Opposition continues to grow against FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors; Winnipeg police are investigating shots fired at a mosque as a possible hate crime. No one was injured, but the Muslim community is shaken; WestJet is parking hundreds of its planes ahead of a possible labour disruption, and travellers could face cancellations. 

WestJet may ground flights as early as tomorrow following a 72-hour strike notice from the union representing the airline's flight attendants; Allison Bamford explains what travellers need to know about their options and passenger protections in the event of a strike at WestJet; CTV News has identified the Canadian intern accused of working for a third nation as part of a criminal organization. 

Ontario and Ottawa clash after the Billy Bishop Airport expansion is rejected, with the province criticizing the federal Alto rail project; As trade talks resume in Washington, debate grows over whether Canada should use energy as leverage to secure a deal with the U.S; WestJet and its flight attendants' union are preparing for a possible work stoppage Sunday amid contract talks. 

 Joy Malbon reports from Washington as the Nationals host Canada-U.S. Friendship Day during their game against the Toronto Blue Jays; Adrian Ghobrial reports on the rise in extortion, organized crime, drug trafficking and gun violence in Peel Region; Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington as Ottawa reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest comments on CUSMA.

ER doctor burnout is worsening Canada's health-care crisis, with many physicians considering leaving the profession; Staffing shortages are forcing rural ER closures, leaving patients in remote communities with limited access to emergency care; Police share a new update on the search for 11-year-old Parker Wells, who has been missing for 12 days.