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Judy Trinh reports on the Bank of Canada’s decision to increase its benchmark interest rate in response to inflation and international instability; A deadly crash between two Spanish passenger trains has left at least 68 people dead with several Canadians in unknown condition. Adrian Ghobrial reports; and, a Toronto lab is researching CTE, a brain disease that can only be diagnosed after death, in hopes of diagnosing living patients. Kelly Greig reports.

Prime Minister Carney says U.S. President Trump is moving closer to Canada's position amid mixed signals from Washington; Cleveland-Cliffs wants to meet with Industry Minister Mélanie Joly as she demands a timeline to reverse planned job cuts at Stelco; From B.C. to Ontario and Quebec, voters are increasingly choosing change over long-serving political leaders.

Advance voting has reached record highs in recent elections across Toronto, Quebec and Manitoba; With midterms approaching, political pressure on U.S. President Trump could shape accelerated trade negotiations with Canada; Montreal police face scrutiny as investigators examine allegations of an officer’s conduct involving homeless people.

Andrew Johnson observes the dramatic victory of the B.C. Conservatives and the political blunder that led to the collapse of the B.C. NDP; Maria Sarrouh has more on how some communities in P.E.I. are struggling to find enough people to run in their municipal elections; Alberta's referendum results have reignited discussions about immigration in Canada and the direction the federal government will take. Jeremie Charron reports.

B.C. has officially elected interim Conservative Party leader Lorne Doerkson as premier after David Eby called a snap election, P.E.I. schools say fewer international students are leading to increased tuition pressures for domestic students in the province; Carney’s new strategic partnership includes a plan for trade, defence, and energy, but not all Canadians are convinced; and more.

U.S. President Trump signals a broader Canada-U.S. trade deal is close as tariff exemptions emerge ahead of key U.S. midterm elections; PM Carney meets Turkish energy and defence firms in Istanbul as Canada seeks closer ties amid scrutiny of Türkiye’s human rights record; Preliminary referendum results show support for greater provincial control over immigration, prompting other provinces to seek changes.

Five days after the fatal CFB Wainwright fire, military officials give an update on the injured and the investigation into the tragedy; Fake fundraisers are targeting the grieving families and friends of fallen Wainwright soldiers, including those of Pte. Shaun Farrell; Industry Minister Mélanie Joly gives Stelco’s U.S. owners 15 days to reverse layoff notices. Mike Le Couteur examines whether her ultimatum will work.

Graham Richardson breaks down a fact sheet released by the U.S. embassy, which includes a list of quotes indicating Canada is trying to influence U.S. voters; Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled their plan to help Canadian manufacturers impacted by U.S. tariffs. Mike Le Couteur explains; Genevieve Beauchemin reports on what cybersecurity experts are warning could be the largest vulnerability they’ve ever had to patch.

More than three-quarters of Albertans voted to stay in Canada, while some one in four backed exploring separation; The Quebec government is breaking with royal tradition by swearing in cabinet ministers without the lieutenant-governor; Emotions run high as families grieve four killed servicemen and await updates on 33 injured soldiers, many suffering severe burns. Kathy Le reports.

Albertans headed to the polls for a historic vote on separation, decidedly voting to remain part of Canada; a grieving community begins the long road to recovery after tragedy at CFB Wainwright; a Canadian couple who voted in Quebec’s 1995 separation referendum faced a similar moment in Alberta; and more.

The friends and families of the four victims from the deadly fire on the Wainwright military base mourn throughout the country; hospitals and emergency medical teams acted quickly to respond to the fire that injured dozens of people and killed four others; King Charles and Queen Camilla are among those sending well wishes; and more.

Officials say a large fire has broken out at an armed forces military base in Wainwright, Alberta; hundreds in Calgary marches in support of staying in Canada, while the opposite sentiment was felt at a demonstration in Edmonton; Manitoba farmers are calling on the RCMP to investigate a string of cattle thefts over the last several years; and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urge voters in the province's separation referendum to remain in Canada; Abigail Bimman breaks down nine additional ballot questions Albertans will have to consider that could shape the province’s future; A deadly bus explosion sparks safety concerns about the hundreds of compressed natural gas buses in service across Canada.

A decade-long Canadian study explores how ultra-processed foods may affect body fat, metabolism, and the risks of stroke and dementia; Canadians are urged to check their cheese after a nationwide recall of various brands due to Listeria contamination; Kathy Le reports from Coutts, Alta., where residents weigh separatist sentiment, cross-border trade, and the community’s role in Canada-U.S. relations.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is warning Canadians to stay out of U.S. politics ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Abigail Bimman has the details; Heather Wright reports on the response by Labour Minister Melanie Joly after Stelco’s American owner defended its decision to cut jobs at its Ontario plant; Alex Karpa shares the human story behind the beloved character Winnie the Pooh as the famous bear turns 100-years-old.

Advance polling is underway in Alberta's separation referendum and on nine other issues, with turnout key to the vote's outcome; Prime Minister Mark Carney is criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s diesel fuel supply agreement with Russia; A fatal incident at a Six Flags park has triggered safety reviews and ride closures at amusement parks across North America.

As Alberta prepares for a non-binding separation referendum, federal leaders are taking their message directly to voters to keep the province in Canada; Federal agents executed a search warrant at the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar weeks before the U.S. midterm elections; A new report warns that ChatGPT may not be safe for teens, raising concerns about the chatbot’s use for homework and advice.

Students at private career colleges say the OSAP payment freeze could add extra strain to Ontario's health care system; P.E.I. local Randy Garrett volunteered with Jeeps For Peace to help deliver humanitarian aid in war-torn Ukraine; cannabis store staff members are urging the provincial government to provide better safety legislation after a woman was assaulted; and more.

Former Stelco employees are left feeling frustrated and disheartened as the company’s widespread layoffs begin days before Thanksgiving; food banks throughout the country are facing massive demands as the cost of living continues to impact Canadians at the grocery store; The ALS Society of Canada is now calling on the government for more funding to see why military veterans are disproportionately impacted by the disease; and more.

Canada's economy slashed 68,000 jobs in the month of September, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Jeremie Charron has more on the impact; Heather Wright looks at where Canadians can potentially save or expect to pay more when planning Thanksgiving dinner this weekend; John Vennavally-Rao reports on Walter Ostanek playing for crowds at Kitchener's Oktoberfest ahead of his departure from the spotlight.

A new federal rebate program aims to help Canadians replace outdated furnaces with heat pumps. Jeremie Charron has more on who qualifies and how it works; new PBO figures show how much Canadians are saving from the temporary federal tax suspension and which income groups benefit most; Canadian poet Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the second Canadian woman to receive the prestigious honour. Adrian Ghobrial has more.

Rachel Aiello reports on Ottawa's divisive decision not to expand medical assistance in dying (MAID) to include people suffering solely from mental illness; Adrian Ghobrial has more on the disturbing details revealed in chat logs between the Tumbler Ridge killer and her American accomplice; W5's Jon Woodward breaks down calls by First Nations leaders to remove some West Coast fish farms due to the potential impact on wild salmon populations.

A 30-year-old Washington state resident has been charged with conspiracy to murder in a foreign country in connection with the Tumbler Ridge shooting; The Parti Québécois says it will carry on with plans to hold a referendum after its historic provincial election victory; Alberta separatists are closely watching Quebec’s election results as the province edges closer to its own vote on independence.

In a crushing blow to the CAQ, the Parti Quebecois will form a minority government for the first time in over a decade; a bombshell report is exploring the close ties the Alberta separatist movement may have with the U.S. and supposed promises they’ve made; concerns about how Cornell University handled allegations of gang rape are raising questions of accountability closer to home.

Artists use Toronto’s ‘Nuit Blanche’ to represent unity between Canada and the EU; Alberta weighs approach to immigration as provincial immigration program fills labour shortages and viral ‘Mrs. Roper’ pub crawls raise money for cancer research.

Debris associated with an Ontario-based air ambulance that was carrying six people, including four Canadians, has been located hours after it went missing as it was flying from Bermuda to Boston; Military Veterans are twice as likely to develop ALS, and researchers have been trying to figure out why; and, a project deemed to be within the 'national interest' could divert up to 1 million barrels per day from Alberta towards the Pacific Coast, for export to Asia.

Judy Trinh sits down with Michael J. Fox, who received Canada’s highest civilian honour, joining 51 people inducted into or promoted within the Order of Canada; A new CTV News poll suggests Canadians are skeptical of Ottawa’s plan to bring private investment into four major airports; The Backstreet Boys are coming to Toronto for a four-show residency at Rogers Centre next year. Adrian Ghobrial has more on fans' excitement for their return.

Ottawa has deemed a proposed West Coast oil pipeline a national-interest in a push to expand Canada’s energy sector; The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates the Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail line could cost up to $113B, excluding a Kingston stop; A U.S. research group says rogue AI agents used 'aggressive techniques' to target government websites, including Archives Canada; Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and three crewmates have launched on a six-month NASA and SpaceX mission to the ISS.

A reflective Truth and Reconciliation Day event in B.C.’s Tsawwassen First Nation was shattered by a terrifying incident. A co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot aboard a plane bound for Israel, prompting a terrifying emergency at thousands of metres in the air; More than a decade after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued 94 Calls to Action. CTV’s Abigail Bimman reports on the progress made.

U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro sent a harsh message to Canadian lobbyists in Washington, urging them to leave the U.S.; Hamilton's Stelco plant plans to lay off hundreds of workers as Canada's steel industry continues to face tariff pressures; U.S. bans on certain Canadian alcohol have prompted wine and vodka producers to call for fewer interprovincial trade barriers.

Stelco’s Hamilton plant faces the potential loss of hundreds of jobs, with tariffs cited as a primary cause; U.S. President Trump announced funding for a new U.S. steel plant as import bans on Canadian goods loom; Former defence chief Wayne Eyre warns global security threats make Canada's military readiness a priority.

Police have identified the victims in yesterday’s helicopter crash as three family members and the pilot; federal Conservatives say they’re pushing to further cut taxes on diesel fuel in an attempt to help drivers and industries throughout the country; small businesses are facing difficult decisions as the U.S. is set to begin the ban on certain Canadian imports; and more.

Montreal police are looking to determine the cause of a crash that killed four people; Trump rejected the peace proposal, presented by Iran, which included terms to re-open the Strait of Hormuz; truckers say the high cost of diesel continues to impact how their businesses operate; and more.

A new report alleges ChatGPT helped the Tumbler Ridge shooter plan the attack and bypass safety protocols, prompting a response from B.C.'s attorney general; Jewish communities are on heightened alert after the Belleville shooting, raising concerns about security at places of worship; Elections Alberta says that midnight is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot for the province’s referendum. Alesia Fieldberg has more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa carefully examined the risk of a possible U.S. invasion and weighed Canada's military readiness; China's Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump in Washington to discuss trade, Taiwan, Iran and AI as tech leaders warn of the technology's potential dangers; Police call the Belleville synagogue attack a hate-motivated crime targeting the Jewish community as an officer remains hospitalized.

Jeremie Charron reports from the United Nations General Assembly where Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand discussed Canada’s new sanctions on Iran; Abigail Bimmin breaks down the latest data as Canada records the slowest population growth numbers in a century; Heather Wright looks at the emerging dangers AI poses as the industry continues to push for governments to implement AI legislation.

A suspect is dead after a shooting outside a Belleville synagogue, prompting increased security at Jewish institutions across Canada; The U.S. president addresses the UN General Assembly, threatening Iran, criticizing the ICC and renaming AI 'super intelligence.'; Sask. Premier Scott Moe responds to Trump’s threat to source potash from Belarus, as the province supplies most of the U.S. market.

Sean Leathong has more on a shooting at a Belleville, Ont., synagogue that left the suspect and a police officer injured on the holiest holiday in Judaism; Questions surround a potential snap election after the leader of the B.C. Conservatives and 13 caucus members resigned. Andrew Johnson reports; and, brands such as Canada Goose and Lululemon are expanding resale programs to keep items out of the landfill and back in your closet. Kathy Le reports.

Carney’s meeting with French officials is just the latest in Canada’s move to expand ties into Europe; Canada’s restaurant industry continues to be hit hard by the trade war between Canada and the U.S.; students can expect to pay around three per cent more this year for their education; and more.

Despite both Carney and Trump attending the UN General Assembly in New York, it is unknown if the two leaders will actually interact; a poll conducted by Nanos Research suggests Canadians are interested in favouring ties to the EU amid strained relations to the U.S.; people in Alberta, Manitoba, and most of B.C. will not turn their clocks back, modifying time zones throughout the country; and more.

Diesel prices hit record highs, driven by wars in Iran and Ukraine, with higher costs expected to ripple through Canada’s economy; Federal government eyes binding arbitration before public-sector strikes Planned federal labour legislation could require binding arbitration before strikes, sparking concern among public-sector unions; More than 100 AI experts are urging companies and governments to strengthen oversight of the technology.

PM Mark Carney outlined a deeper Canada-EU partnership, promising a parliamentary debate and a vote on the future of the relationship; U.S. President Trump criticized the EU’s offer to Canada as lawmakers push to repeal the authority behind his tariffs; Prime Minister Carney highlights Canada-Europe Arctic ties. CTV’s Graham Richardson reports from above the Arctic Circle with the Coast Guard; Rising oil prices drive fuel costs higher, with surging diesel prices hitting commercial fishers hardest across Atlantic Canada.

Rachel Aiello reports on PM Mark Carney's travels, including the official offer by the European Commission for Canada to become an associate EU member; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his caucus are convening at a retreat in B.C. this week ahead of Parliament's return. Abigail Bimman has more; Joy Malbon looks at how U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are impacting family-run businesses south of the border.

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.