A potential Canada-U.S. trade deal could include lowering steel and aluminum tariffs in exchange for lifting the American alcohol ban; Toronto police confirm two 18-year-olds face first-degree murder charges in connection to the Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting; ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans can’t get enough of a Canadian Tire plaid tote thanks to star Hudson Williams sporting the bag; and more. 

A potential Canada-U.S. trade deal could include lowering steel and aluminum tariffs in exchange for lifting the American alcohol ban; Toronto police confirm two 18-year-olds face first-degree murder charges in connection to the Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting; &lsquo;Heated Rivalry&rsquo; fans can&rsquo;t get enough of a Canadian Tire plaid tote thanks to star Hudson Williams sporting the bag; and more.&nbsp;

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CTV National News is Canada's most-watched national news program. Now you can stay up to date Monday to Sunday with the CTV National News Podcast, delivered nightly. Listen to Canada&rsquo;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 Friday, Aug. 7, 2026: Canada-U.S. trade negotiations include critical minerals, dairy

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals regained a majority in the House of Commons after sweeping three by-elections; U.S. President Donald Trump’s online attacks and criticism of Canada are being credited with shaping the federal byelection results; The Liberals’ win in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord deals a blow to the Conservatives, raising questions about Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.

Prime Minister Mark Carney&rsquo;s Liberals regained a majority in the House of Commons after sweeping three by-elections;&nbsp;U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s online attacks and criticism of Canada are being credited with shaping the federal byelection results;&nbsp;The Liberals&rsquo; win in Chicoutimi&ndash;Le Fjord deals a blow to the Conservatives, raising questions about Pierre Poilievre&rsquo;s leadership.

CTV National News for Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Carney’s Liberals reclaim a majority after sweeping three federal byelections

August 31, 2026: The Liberals handily clinched three federal byelections, and the results will have knock-on effects for more than just Prime Minister Mark Carney.

August 31, 2026: The Liberals handily clinched three federal byelections, and the results will have knock-on effects for more than just Prime Minister Mark Carney.

CTV National News for August 31, 2026: Liberals handily clinched three federal byelections

Tensions continue to rise between U.S. and Canada after Google Maps began changing Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S.-based users; Farmhouse Charm Candles expects to be missing out on about 20 per cent of their customers as U.S. tariffs take a toll on their business; few data from Statistics Canada finds that Canadians are avoiding the U.S., and it’s noticeably costing American businesses.

Tensions continue to rise between U.S. and Canada after Google Maps began changing Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S.-based users; Farmhouse Charm Candles expects to be missing out on about 20 per cent of their customers as U.S. tariffs take a toll on their business; few data from Statistics Canada finds that Canadians are avoiding the U.S., and it&rsquo;s noticeably costing American businesses.

CTV National News for Friday, Aug. 7, 2026: Canada-U.S. trade negotiations include critical minerals, dairy

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