CTV National News for Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2025: Century-old piano takes centre stage at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica

A restored Gaveau piano now fills Notre-Dame Basilica with music, helping raise funds for the landmark’s major restoration. Genevieve Beauchemin reports. From deportations and tariffs to foreign deals and pardons, Donald Trump’s return reshaped U.S. politics, Joy Malbon reports. As Abigail Bimman e…

CTV National News for Monday, Dec. 23, 2025: New Epstein files intensify scrutiny of Trump

U.S. political analyst Eric Ham weighs in on another release of heavily redacted Epstein records and new FBI findings about a disputed letter; An Ontario judge has granted bail to the lawyer accused of ties to fugitive Ryan Wedding’s international drug trafficking operation; Tensions are escalating…

CTV National News for Monday, Dec. 22, 2025: Canada names new ambassador to U.S. amid trade war

Canada has appointed Mark Wiseman as its next ambassador to the United States, a key change as Ottawa prepares for trade talks; Fake AI images are fueling confusion, leaving people unsure what to believe and casting doubt on legitimate photos and real events; Canada’s sovereignty has faced pressure…

CTV National News for Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025: New report reviewing NDP leadership reveals numerous concerns

A new report seeks to address some of the reasons why the NDP faltered in 2025; Canada’s high cost of living has deterred some Canadians from local this holiday season; residents in Atlantic Canada say the increasing food casts are making it harder to feed their families; and more.

CTV National News for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025: Thousands of Epstein files released by Trump DOJ ahead of deadline

The latest on the U.S. Justice Department releasing thousands of redacted files related to the Epstein case, including photos and call logs; Daniel Jolivet, 68, who has maintained his innocence since being convicted of a quadruple murder in 1994, was granted release Friday by a Quebec Superior Cour…

CTV National News for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025: PM Carney meets with premiers amid tariff pressure

Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with Canada’s premiers Thursday as his government navigates a complex mix of energy policy disputes, U.S. trade pressure and growing regional tensions.

CTV National News for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025: Chaotic winter storm slams southern Alberta

Emergency crews are facing dangerous conditions in southern Alberta after heavy snow and strong winds wreaked havoc across the region; U.S. President Donald Trump attributing some of his successes to the use of tariffs as he addressed the nation on Wednesday evening; Canada’s population fell by abo…

CTV National News for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025: Canadian detained at U.S.-Canada border

Canadian speaks out after being detained at Windsor-Detroit border; Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gets candid about her boss in Vanity Fair; B.C.’s southwest coast braces for potentially damaging weather conditions; and Israel blocks a Canadian delegation from entering the West Bank. 

CTV National News for Monday, Dec. 15, 2025: Conservatives accuse Carney government of backroom deals to gain a majority

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's accusation that PM Mark Carney is encouraging backroom deals to secure a majority government; More on the investigation after director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Brentwood, CA, home; Jewish communities across Canada are on high …

CTV National News for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025: Conservative turmoil: Poilievre faces MP departures ahead of January leadership review

Colton Praill reports Three Conservative MPs leave Poilievre’s party; polls show support slipping while he trails Mark Carney as preferred PM, tensions linger in Parliament. Jeremie Cherron explains as Microsoft expands in Canada, U.S. laws like the Cloud Act challenge digital sovereignty, raising …