CTV National News

 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.

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.

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.

A man from Barrie was among those detained by the Israeli military after a flotilla with humanitarian aid was intercepted on its way to Gaza; some Saskatchewan residents are worried that the iconic Snowbirds won’t be replaced as the fleet continues to age; one Alberta resident says an abandoned oil well on her property poses significant safety risks; and more.

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.