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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 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.

    CTV National News for Monday, Sept 29: Israeli PM Netanyahu, Trump announce ceasefire proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 23:46


    U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu, where the two agreed to framework for a ceasefire in Gaza; Ottawa offers lifeline to one of Canada’s major steel companies impacted by tariffs; U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatens 100 per cent tariffs on films made outside the U.S. and the impact it could have on Canada’s film industry.

    CTV National News for Friday, Sept 26: Mail service halts across the country as Canada Post workers return to the picket lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 22:53


    Canada Post workers head back to the picket lines across the country and the potential impact it’s having on small businesses; Prime Minister Mark Carney talks with other world leaders in the U.K. to boost Canada’s trade and economic ties; U.S. President Donald Trump's reacts to former FBI director James Comey getting indicted Thursday.

    CTV National News for Thursday, Sept 25: Canada Post workers walk off the job as union issues nationwide strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 23:25


    The Canadian Union of Postal Workers declares a nationwide strike in retaliation for Ottawa's move to curb door-to-door mail; U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture, and heavy trucks starting Oct. 1

    CTV National News for Wednesday, Sept 24: RBC employee charged after accessing PM Carney's personal account

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 23:11


    A 23-year-old RBC employee has been charged by the RCMP for accessing the personal data of Prime Minister Mark Carney; A shooter opened fire on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas.

    CTV National News for Tuesday, Sept. 23: Diplomatic breakthrough between China and Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 23:25


    Trade relations between China and Canada are warming up; Donald Trump delivered harsh words at the UN General Assembly; the Canadian stock market is on an upward swing; plus, inspiring words from an 80-year-old softball player.

    CTV National News for Monday, Sept. 22: Trump stirs up controversy with remarks on autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 23:23


    U.S. President Donald Trump linked autism in children to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy; growing support for Palestinian statehood dominates UN assembly; nearly 400 ostriches will meet their fate as the CFIA prepares to carry out a cull.

    CTV National News for Friday, Sept. 19: Irish rap trio 'kneecap' barred from entering Canada, vow to take legal action

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 23:25


    Irish rap group Kneecap says it’s initiating legal action against Toronto MP Vince Gasparro, who said Canada would not allow them to enter the country; The federal government tables new legislation to target hate-related offences in Canada; Poilievre determined to retain Conservative leadership following Jan. review.

    CTV National News for Thursday, Sept. 18: Trump takes aim at broadcasters following Jimmy Kimmel suspension

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 23:40


    U.S. President Donald Trump puts broadcasters on notice, floating the idea of removing their licenses if what they air is critical of him; PM Mark Carney and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum signing a deal to deepen economic and security ties between Canada and Mexico.

    CTV National News for Wednesday, Sept. 17: Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5 per cent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 23:27


    The Bank of Canada cuts the key interest rate to 2.5 per cent amid slow economic growth; U.S. President Donald Trump was welcomed with regal pageantry by King Charles III at Windsor Castle

    CTV National News for Tuesday, Sept. 16: Surprise departure from Carney's cabinet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 23:38


    Minister Chrystia Freeland steps down from cabinet; Ontario couple on trial in the killing of a 12-year-old Indigenous boy. Plus, remembering the life of legacy of Robert Redford.

    CTV National News for Monday, Sept. 15: PM Carney and Poilievre square off in Ottawa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 23:27


    PM Mark Carney unveils future plans for Ottawa and faces criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre; The cost of the 2025 federal election and what Elections Canada is aiming to improve to cut costs of future elections; Surrey, B.C., offering one of the largest police rewards in Canadian history to confront a surge in violent extortion cases.

    CTV National News for Saturday, Sept. 13: Ottawa in tough spot following Trump's call on NATO countries to sanction China

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 23:18


    Ottawa is facing a tough economic decision after U.S. President Donald Trump calls on NATO countries to sanction China; Multiple people have been arrested following clash between a ‘Canada First’ rally and counter-protesters in Toronto; Graphic video of Charlie Kirk’s death sparks debates on content moderation.

    CTV National News for Sept. 10: Suspect released in Charlie Kirk assassination, shooter remains at large

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 23:25


    The latest details on the assassination of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk and reactions from U.S. politicians on the heinous act; Tragic daycare crash in Richmond Hill, Ont. that took the life of a toddler and injured 6 other children; Canada promises to stand with Poland after Russian drones the entered Polish airspace were shot down.

    CTV National News for Sept. 9: Global condemnation over Israel's attack in Qatar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 23:18


    Many world leaders are condemning Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, some calling it a flagrant violation of international law; Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Liberal caucus in Edmonton a week ahead of Parliament resuming; Could Chinese-made EVs boost Canada's slouching EV sales?

    CTV National News for Sept. 8: Ontario official claims to be victim of AI cloning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 23:27


    An Ontario official claims someone used AI to clone her voice and phone number to threaten a potential mayoral candidate; Will Ottawa’s latest pledge of $80 million to help N.L. industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs be enough? Alberta's book ban saga continues, as public pushback compels the province to amend ban criteria.

    CTV National News for Sept. 7: Uncertainty looms over Ottawa's ability to meet climate target

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 23:17


    Growing skepticism over Ottawa’s future environmental goals and the Carney government’s ability to meet Canada’s climate target. Canada reaffirms support for Ukraine after Russia's 'egregious' air assault on Kyiv.

    CTV National News for Sept. 3, 2025: Will Canada scrap the Temporary Foreign Worker program?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 23:25


    Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the program should be abolished, citing unemployment concerns for Canadians; and, some Canadians say they will boycott Crown Royal if the company continues plans to move some distilleries to the U.S.

    CTV National News for Sept. 2: Alberta pauses controversial plan for book ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 23:30


    Alberta’s proposed book ban put on pause after massive backlash; World leaders attend China’s massive military parade in Tiananmen Square.

    CTV National News for Sept. 1: Union members march in Labour Day parades

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 23:12


    As kids across the country head back to class, some families might be noticing a bigger bill than usual for school supplies; While labour leaders point to the Air Canada strike as a win for unions, it remains a volatile time for workers across the country.

    CTV National News for August 29: Will a U.S. court ruling on Trump's tariffs help Canada?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 23:22


    A U.S. federal court deemed most of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal; Alberta plans to ban ‘inappropriate texts’ from schools.

    CTV National News for August 26: Promising signals in U.S.-Canada trade talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 23:27


    The prime minister’s point man on trade met with his American counterpart in Washington; new details are released in a double murder in Barrie, Ont.,a woman dies of sepsis after giving birth. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged.

    CTV National News for August 25: PM Carney strengthens EU ties as Trump eyes wider troop deployment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 23:20


    Canada deepens European trade relations with new deals as PM Carney lands in Berlin; while tensions rise in the U.S. as Trump signals plans to expand troop presence in American cities.

    CTV National News for August 20: Air Canada in reputational damage control

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 23:22


    Air Canada will offer 50 per cent of flight attendants' salary as 'ground pay' as part of a proposed tentative deal with the union; protesters confronted top U.S. officials as they went to greet the National Guard in Washington.

    CTV National News for August 18: Air Canada issues new ultimatum after back-to-work order defied

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 23:13


    The union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants has stood firm, defying a back-to-work order by the federal government; Polls close in Alberta byelection with Poilievre expected to win over 214 candidates.

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