A new federal GST top-up is reaching eligible Canadians, with some families receiving hundreds of dollars in added support; Canada's labour market exceeded expectations last month, adding 88K jobs while the national unemployment rate dropped to 6.6%; With the World Cup set to begin in Toronto next week, officials are outlining final preparations for transit, traffic, stadium readiness, and safety.

A new federal GST top-up is reaching eligible Canadians, with some families receiving hundreds of dollars in added support; Canada's labour market exceeded expectations last month, adding 88K jobs while the national unemployment rate dropped to 6.6%; With the World Cup set to begin in Toronto next week, officials are outlining final preparations for transit, traffic, stadium readiness, and safety.

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CTV National News for Friday, June 5, 2026: Millions of Canadians receive one-time GST top-up for groceries and essentials

The Gordie Howe bridge opening was delayed due to confusion, despite plans for a Friday ribbon-cutting in Windsor; U.S. President Donald Trump questioned a new trade deal as his ambassador to Canada suggested a path forward; Trade, defence, and AI are on the agenda as PM Mark Carney heads to France to meet with world leaders at the G7 summit; With less than 24 hours until Toronto's first World Cup match, Canada's host cities say they are ready for kickoff. 

The Gordie Howe bridge opening was delayed due to confusion, despite plans for a Friday ribbon-cutting in Windsor;&nbsp;U.S. President Donald Trump questioned a new trade deal as his ambassador to Canada suggested a path forward;&nbsp;Trade, defence, and AI are on the agenda as PM Mark Carney heads to France to meet with world leaders at the G7 summit;&nbsp;With less than 24 hours until Toronto's first World Cup match, Canada's host cities say they are ready for kickoff.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Thursday, June 11, 2026: Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed amid confusion ahead of planned ribbon cutting

U.S. President Donald Trump says his country doesn't need Canada's goods, saying he's 'not looking to renew' CUSMA amid trade talks; The Bank of Canada holds rates steady as economic uncertainty grows in the wake of U.S. President Trump's latest trade comments; New legislation would restrict social media access for children under 16 and tighten rules on AI chatbots to limit harmful content. 

U.S. President Donald Trump says his country doesn't need Canada's goods, saying he's 'not looking to renew' CUSMA amid trade talks; The Bank of Canada holds rates steady as economic uncertainty grows in the wake of U.S. President Trump's latest trade comments; New legislation would restrict social media access for children under 16 and tighten rules on AI chatbots to limit harmful content.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Wednesday, June 10, 2026: U.S. President Trump signals no interest in renewing Canada-U.S. trade deal

Police allege an Air Canada pilot flew hundreds of commercial flights over 17 years without a valid licence; PM Carney confirmed that the Gordie Howe Bridge will open this week, marking a major Canada-U.S. link amid ongoing trade tensions; Doug Ford says U.S. officials rolled out the red carpet in Washington as he pushed Ontario’s priorities ahead of CUSMA negotiations. 

Police allege an Air Canada pilot flew hundreds of commercial flights over 17 years without a valid licence;&nbsp;PM Carney confirmed that the Gordie Howe Bridge will open this week, marking a major Canada-U.S. link amid ongoing trade tensions;&nbsp;Doug Ford says U.S. officials rolled out the red carpet in Washington as he pushed Ontario&rsquo;s priorities ahead of CUSMA negotiations.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Friday, June 5, 2026: Millions of Canadians receive one-time GST top-up for groceries and essentials

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