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CTV National News is Canada's most-watched national news program.  Now you can stay up date with CTV’s Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme Monday to Friday with the CTV National News Podcast, delivered nightly.  Listen to Canada’s most trusted newscast featuring stories from here and around the world with a perspective that is distinctly Canadian and backed by the #1 news organization in Canada.

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    CTV National News for Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025: Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak receives 2-year ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 23:34


    More on the famed Siebel Institute’s decision to relocate to Montreal after teaching the art of brewing for generations in Chicago; The reason behind International Testing Agency's decision to ban Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak from competition for two years; A Toronto senior who is accused of claiming a $1-million lottery jackpot for himself when he should have split it with two others.

    CTV National News for Monday, Nov 24, 2025: Carney considering a third trip to Washington as Canada-U.S. relations flounder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 23:35


    Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering a trip to Washington next week, making it his third trip since being elected; A breakthrough form of therapy that is giving new hope to those suffering from glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive types of cancer; A potential deal between Ottawa and Alberta that could permit a new pipeline and how B.C. could throw a wrench into the plans.

    CTV National News for Sunday, Nov 23, 2025: Canada and India agree to ‘comprehensive economic partnership'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 23:21


    The significant shift in trade talks between Canada and India as the G20 summit wrapped up on Sunday in Johannesburg, South Africa; Canada's new 'Lost Canadians' legislation and how this praised bill could negatively impact children adopted abroad in Canada; A Winnipeg man's horrifying hospital experience and a warning from doctors that these types of incidents are happening more often.

    CTV National News for Saturday, Nov 22, 2025: Canada and other nations pushback against Trump's Ukraine peace plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 23:23


    U.S. President Donald Trump's 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan and the growing calls by other nations that changes must be made; More from Johannesburg, South Africa, where Prime Minister Carney seized the opportunity to secure investment in Canada at the G20 summit; The mixed reactions from businesses after Canada Post and the union representing postal workers reached an agreement in principle.

    CTV National News for Friday, Nov 21, 2025: Grizzly bear attack leaves B.C.'s Bella Coola community shaken

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 23:28


    The latest from Bella Coola, B.C., where a grizzly bear attacked students and teachers on a field trip, sending four to the hospital; Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached a deal in principle after two years of bargaining but have yet to finalize tentative agreement; The heartwarming story of a father and his nine-year-old son who are spreading joy through random acts of kindness in P.E.I.

    CTV National News for Monday, Nov 17, 2025: Ottawa avoids holiday election as Liberals' budget passes 170-168

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 23:20


    How the Liberal government narrowly survived its final confidence vote and what factors led to the numbers landing in their favour; A closer look at the costs Canadians face after Statistics Canada's new report, which shows inflation cooled in October; A man and a woman in Ontario facing multiple charges in connection with thefts at mausoleums and cemeteries in the region.U.S. President Trump signs a bill directing the U.S. Department of Justice to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

    CTV National News for Sunday, Nov 16, 2025: Liberals to face crucial confidence vote on Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 23:21


    Authorities in California confirm a Calgary man died while trying to save his daughter from the ocean. A body matching the child's description has been found; More on an Ontario man's experience with ChatGPT, which led him to file a lawsuit against the AI chatbot's parent company, OpenAI; How Canadians could be heading back to polls for another election if the Liberals’ budget is shot down in Monday’s vote.

    CTV National News for Saturday, Nov 15, 2025: Why are some families turning to social media to buy baby formula?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 23:29


    The lengths some parents are going to in order to access baby formula amid rising costs and limited supplies in Canada; The impact U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to lower tariffs on some food imports could have on the Canada-U.S. trade war; Despite promises from Ottawa, Canadian alcohol producers are still facing challenges in selling their products across the country.

    CTV National News for Friday, Nov 14, 2025: Trump lowers tariffs on multiple food imports amid inflation concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 23:14


    U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday lowering tariffs on beef, coffee, and other foods amid growing concerns around inflation; How Canadians are approaching holiday expenditures amid tough economic times and higher costs; PM Mark Carney's first-ever federal budget is under fire as the interim parliamentary budget officer raises concerns amid Ottawa's approval.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025: Swedish fighter jet contract could bring thousands of jobs to Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 23:18


    Saab’s president says adding the Swedish fighter jet to its fleet could bring thousands of manufacturing jobs and jet production technology to Canada; A Barrie, Ont. childcare centre says they are reviewing allegations of inappropriate conduct by an educator.

    CTV National News for Wednesday Nov. 12, 2025: Airport altercation leads to ruling against Air Transat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 23:29


    An Ontario couple’s cautionary tale for travellers after being denied boarding by Air Transat on their return flight to Toronto; Newly-released damning emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein mention U.S. President Donald Trump.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025: W5 investigation triggers an overseas arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 23:36


    Details on a W5 investigation that triggered an overseas arrest; Canada prepares to host a meeting with foreign ministers from G7 countries; veterans gather in Ottawa for national Remembrance Day ceremony. Plus, taking on the challenge to walk the whole island of P.E.I.

    CTV National News for Monday, Nov. 10, 2025: Canada loses measles-free status

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 23:06


    The failure to curb a year-long measles outbreak has caused Canada to lose its elimination status; PM Mark Carney says a second round of nation-building projects will be announced on Thursday.

    CTV National News for Friday Nov. 7, 2025: Liberals survive second confidence to cap off a chaotic week in Ottawa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 23:37


    The latest developments from Ottawa following the second confidence vote, including tough questions for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre; The case that garnered international attention as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency finishes the cull of the B.C. ostriches; Canada’s latest labour report and what the numbers are showing as young Canadians struggle to find employment.

    CTV National News for Thursday Nov. 6, 2025: Cracks continue to form in the Conservative caucus as MP Matt Jeneroux resigns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 23:02


    Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announces his resignation as cracks in Pierre Poilievre's Conservative caucus continue; The shutdown of the U.S. government may soon impact Canadian travellers as American cities slash airline capacity; The reaction after the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed a B.C. ostrich farm's appeal to save its flock from being culled.

    CTV National News for Wednesday Nov. 5, 2025: Trump's global tariffs on trial in a landmark case for the U.S. Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 23:17


    How the day unfolded as the landmark case on U.S. President Donald Trump’s authority to issue global tariffs began; Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont crosses the floor to join the Liberals as rumours speculate he may not be the last; What experts are saying are the pros and cons of the federal government's first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney.

    CTV National News for Tuesday Nov. 4, 2025: Defence, infrastructure top Prime Minister Carney's first budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 23:14


    The federal budget cuts services including disability pension benefits and foreign aid; CTV’s Vassy Kapelos analyzes the political landscape, predicting the federal budget will likely pass in Parliament next week; The federal budget prioritizes business incentives and infrastructure spending in effort to rebuild investor confidence.

    CTV National News for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025: Toronto police cruiser caught on video striking suspect

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 23:19


    A social media video shows a Toronto police cruiser rolling forward and striking a suspect and an officer during an arrest; It remains unclear what public services will face cuts in PM Mark Carney’s first federal budget; CTV’s Vassy Kapelos breaks down what could trigger another election if PM Mark Carney’s minority government budget is rejected.

    CTV National News for Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025: Blue Jays lose World Series after historic run

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 23:33


    Toronto Blue Jays lose World Series after tight match in Game 7, Prime Minster Mark Carney wraps up Asia trip without a confirmed deal with China, new tariffs come into effect on trucks, and more.

    CTV National News for Friday, Oct 31, 2025: Dodgers defeat Blue Jays to force Game 7 of the World Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 23:13


    The Los Angeles Dodgers sent Blue Jays fans home disappointed by ending Game 6 of the World Series on a double play and forcing Game 7; The ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad that angered U.S. President Donald Trump; The success of Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping and what it means for Canada going forward.

    CTV National News for Thursday, Oct 30, 2025: Prince Andrew stripped of royal title and estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 23:20


    King Charles removes Prince Andrew’s royal title and estate following the Epstein scandal; Canada pledges $5 million in life-saving aid and $2 million to the World Food Program to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa; Germany and South Korea are pitching their submarines to Canada as part of a potential million-dollar deal.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025: Bank of Canada lowers interest rate to 2.25 per cent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 23:27


    The Bank of Canada cuts the key interest rate to 2.25 per cent to protect Canadian businesses in the face of U.S. tariffs; BoC cut interest rate to 2.25 per cent to protect Canadian businesses, The Toronto Blue Jays break records in a big Game 5 win over the Dodgers to take a 3-2 lead in the World Series.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025: Hurricane Melissa ravages on as it turns toward Cuba

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 23:35


    The latest on the devastation in Jamaica left by Hurricane Melissa as the storm now moves away toward Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean; The Toronto Blue Jays cap off a big win over the L.A. Dodgers in Game 4 to even the World Series 2-2; Prime Minister Mark Carney stops in Singapore to meet with political and business leaders before travelling to South Korea.

    CTV National News for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025: PM Carney responds to Ford's ad as Trump halts tariff talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 23:37


    While in Malaysia for trade talks, PM Mark Carney responds to Doug Ford’s ad that led to Donald Trump ending tariff negotiations; Hurricane Melissa expected to bring flooding, landslides and widespread damage to Jamaica.

    CTV National News for Saturday, Oct 25. 2025: Trump to increase tariffs by 10 per cent on Canada over Ontario ad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 20:57


    U.S. President Donald Trump announces that he plans to increase tariffs on Canada by 10 per cent over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad; Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Malaysia for the ASEAN summit amidst U.S. President Donald Trump raising tariffs on Canada; Dodgers' Game 2 win over the Blue Jays to tie the World Series 1-1 and the lengths some fans went to see the game in Toronto.

    CTV National News for Friday, Oct 24. 2025: Blue Jays make a big statement in Game 1 of WS defeating the Dodgers 11-4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 23:26


    The Toronto Blue Jays came out swinging in Game 1 of the World Series as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 11-4.; U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to cease trade talks with Canada over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad; PM Mark Carney travels to Malaysia for a summit where U.S. President Donald Trump will now be in attendance.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, Oct 23. 2025: NBA player, coach arrested in illegal gambling probe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 23:05


    The FBI announced arrests of NBA player Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups over alleged illegal sports betting; As the price of Blue Jays World Series tickets skyrocket, Ontario Premier Doug Ford vows to table legislation capping resale prices.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, Oct. 22: PM Carney outlines Ottawa's ambitious agenda in pre-budget speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 23:19


    Prime Minister Carney outlines Ottawa’s ambitious agenda and promises of bold action ahead of next month’s federal budget; Auto manufacturer PACCAR announces 300 layoffs at its Quebec plant and why many are looking to Ottawa for answers; Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government looking at cracking down on ticket re-sellers amid a massive mark-up on Blue Jays WS tickets.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, Oct. 21: Blue Jays' Game 7 win expected to boost Toronto tourism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 23:37


    The Blue Jays’ World Series run is boosting local businesses and Toronto’s tourism scene; The AG found the CRA provides accurate information to individual taxpayer only 17 per cent of time.

    CTV National News for Monday, Oct. 20: Blue Jays heading to World Series after beating Mariners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 33:32


    The Blue Jays are heading to the World Series after beating the Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS; the feds are introducing a new agency to combat fraud and money laundering. Plus, a look at what’s driving up the price of Canadian beef.

    CTV National News for Sunday, Oct. 19: Blue Jays force Game 7 in ALCS after win over Mariners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 23:17


    The Blue Jays' Game 6 win over the Mariners to force a Game 7 in the ALCS, putting them one win away from the World Series; After years of strained relations between Canada and India, energy exports could be the answer to repairing the relationship; A closer look at the impact that the recent wave of venue closures is having on Canada's music scene and the bands that rely on them.

    CTV National News for Friday, Oct. 17: Ottawa announces new plan to beef up Canada's border security

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 23:35


    Ottawa announces its new border plan that aims to crack down on illegal guns and drugs coming into Canada; RCMP forcefully denies claims made by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre that the agency shielded former PM Justin Trudeau from criminal charges; An uptick in ferry travel is giving a boost to local businesses following Ottawa's reduction of ferry fares this summer.

    CTV National News for Thursday, Oct. 16: Ottawa promises new bill to crack down on crime in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 23:09


    The Carney government’s new crime bill set to be tabled next week after years of people calling for justice reform in Canada; Carter Hart’s return to the NHL after being acquitted in a sexual assault trial in July; a family's frustrating experience after Air Canada assigned their 18-month-old a lone seat, several rows away from the family.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, Oct. 15: Ottawa takes aim at auto manufacturer Stellantis over moving production to U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 23:26


    Ottawa’s response to auto manufacturer Stellantis opting to move its production to the U.S. as a direct result of U.S. tariffs; Federal Conservatives unveil new plan to improve job prospects for youth in Canada; Multiple Canadian airports public information systems were hacked with pro-Hamas messages Wednesday.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, Oct. 14: Another blow to Canada's softwood lumber industry as new tariffs take effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 23:17


    Many are looking to Ottawa for answers as mounting U.S. tariffs continue to devastate Canada’s softwood lumber industry; Progressive Conservatives are projected to form a majority government in Newfoundland and Labrador, ending a decade of Liberal rule; China proposes deal to Canada to drop tariffs on their electric vehicles in exchange for dropping tariffs on Canadian canola.

    CTV National News for Monday, Oct. 13: Trump cements Gaza peace plan as world leaders meet in Egypt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 23:26


    Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages and Israel released thousands of Palestinian prisoners and detainees; World leaders gathering for the Peace Summit in Egypt as U.S. President Donald Trump signs a document cementing his Gaza peace plan; Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand's trade talks with India and the potential benefits, as well as the criticism of the partnership.

    CTV National News for Friday, Oct. 10: PM Carney announces new measures ahead of federal budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 23:18


    PM Carney announced a series of measures to make life more affordable for families, despite adding 60,000 new jobs in September, Canada’s unemployment rate held at just above 7 per cent. Plus, Canadian winemakers see a surge in sales.

    CTV National News for Oct. 9, 2025: Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 23:28


    Israel’s Cabinet approved U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas; Canadian auto leaders push back on U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s claim Canada must come ‘second’ in the auto sector.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, Oct. 8: Blue Jays knock off the Yankees to advance to ALCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 23:14


    The latest from the Bronx after the Toronto Blue Jays have eliminated the New York Yankees, advancing them to the Championship Series; U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the peace plan and what’s next; The tough line of questioning Prime Minister Mark Carney faced on his return to Ottawa and the new development of an old project.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, Oct. 7: What came out of Carney's meeting with Trump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 23:21


    Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with U.S. President Trump as more tariffs looms, the two organizers of the 'Freedom Convoy' protests in Ottawa were given conditional sentences of 18 months, two families speak out about how life has changed since the Oct. 7 attack two years ago. Plus, the fight to save a monumental fountain in San Francisco.

    CTV National News for Monday, Oct. 6: Carney set to talk trade with Trump in Washington Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 23:18


    Mike Le Couteur breaks down the big expectations as PM Mark Carney will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday; Sarah Plowman takes a closer look at the new tariffs on Canadian lumber and the impact the tariffs are having on Canadian cabinet makers in New Brunswick; Kathy Le has the latest on the ongoing contract talks after Alberta teachers began a province-wide strike Monday, shutting down schools across the province.

    CTV National News for Sunday, Oct. 5: PM Carney heads to Washington prior to meeting with Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 23:21


    Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming visit with U.S. President Donald Trump and the possible outcomes of the meeting; The next step in potentially ending the war in Gaza, as an indirect meeting between Israel and Hamas is set to take place in Egypt Monday; A closer look at the increase of 'hallway medical care' becoming normalized amidst overcrowding, leaving families frustrated.

    CTV National News for Friday, Oct. 3: Potential major step forward to end the war in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 23:17


    Hamas agreed to a conditional release of all Israeli hostages in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan; What to expect from the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump next week; New data from Stats Canada that shows a significant rise in obesity amongst Canadians over the recent years.

    CTV National News for Thursday, Oct. 2: Synagogues everywhere on high alert following U.K. 'terror attack'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 23:06


    Synagogues everywhere are on high alert after a man drove his vehicle into a U.K. synagogue and began stabbing people; A longtime bail and parole advocate Tom O’Sullivan, sheds light on the urgent need for parole, bail reform in Canada; Latest data shows despite housing affordability in Canada going down, some cities are trending in a different direction.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, Oct. 1: Conservationist Jane Goodall dies at 91

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 23:19


    Laval police are investigating a fatal shooting at a Starbucks in Laval, Que., with possible ties to organized crime; Marineland say they are disappointed by the federal government’s decision in denying their request to ship 30 belugas to China.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, Sept 30: Cities across Canada honour victims and survivors of residential schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 23:11


    Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremonies were held across Canada to honour those that died and survivors of Canada’s residential schools; U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs dole another blow to Canadian businesses and a renewed attack on Canada’s sovereignty; hundreds of top U.S. military personnel met at the behest of U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a 'rebranding' of America's military.

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