Unifor rallies in Ottawa, urging Ottawa to protect workers and jobs amid escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions; Canada’s economy shows strength and resilience with strong second-quarter growth, fuelled by a jump in exports and domestic investment; Ottawa says 32 Canadians are missing in Nepal after devastating floods killed at least 570 people. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on what Canada's doing to help.

Unifor rallies in Ottawa, urging Ottawa to protect workers and jobs amid escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions;&nbsp;Canada&rsquo;s economy shows strength and resilience with strong second-quarter growth, fuelled by a jump in exports and domestic investment;&nbsp;Ottawa says 32 Canadians are missing in Nepal after devastating floods killed at least 570 people. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on what Canada's doing to help.

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CTV National News for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026:  Unifor rallies in Ottawa as Canada-U.S. trade tensions threaten jobs

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.

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.

Western provinces say ‘no’ to turning clocks back | CTV National News for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026

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. 

Diesel prices hit record highs, driven by wars in Iran and Ukraine, with higher costs expected to ripple through Canada&rsquo;s economy;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;More than 100 AI experts are urging companies and governments to strengthen oversight of the technology.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Friday,  September 18, 2026: Record diesel costs ripple through Canada’s economy

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.

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&rsquo;s offer to Canada as lawmakers push to repeal the authority behind his tariffs; Prime Minister Carney highlights Canada-Europe Arctic ties. CTV&rsquo;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.

CTV National News for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026: Unifor rallies in Ottawa as Canada-U.S. trade tensions threaten jobs

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