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.

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.

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CTV National News for Friday, Oct. 17: Ottawa announces new plan to beef up Canada's border security

One year after Mark Carney’s minority win, the Liberals now hold a majority and unveiled a mini budget; The UAE’s departure from OPEC raises fresh doubts about the group’s influence and what it could mean for oil supply and gas prices; Despite UK-U.S. tensions over Iran, both sides struck a diplomatic tone as U.S President Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla.

One year after Mark Carney&rsquo;s minority win, the Liberals now hold a majority and unveiled a mini budget;&nbsp;The UAE&rsquo;s departure from OPEC raises fresh doubts about the group&rsquo;s influence and what it could mean for oil supply and gas prices; Despite UK-U.S. tensions over Iran, both sides struck a diplomatic tone as U.S President Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla.

CTV National News for Tuesday, April 28, 2026: Liberals mark one-year anniversary with spring economic update and mini budget

Parents and youth demanded urgent action against online harms, with some politicians beginning to respond after a troubling case emerges; A new fund will let Canadians invest in nation-building projects and Premier Christine Fréchette meets U.S. leaders as a Quebec firm closes, citing tariffs, as CUSMA negotiations loom. 

Parents and youth demanded urgent action against online harms, with some politicians beginning to respond after a troubling case emerges; A new fund will let Canadians invest in nation-building projects and Premier Christine Fr&eacute;chette meets U.S. leaders as a Quebec firm closes, citing tariffs, as CUSMA negotiations loom.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Monday, April 27, 2026:  Ottawa unveils 'Canada Strong Fund' for public investment in major projects

The suspect, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after firing shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner; members of the trucking industry say the high gas and diesel prices are causing them to limit cross-border trips; B’nai Brith, one of Canada’s largest Jewish organizations, says antisemitic hate crimes have increased since the Israel-Hamas war began; and more.

The suspect, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after firing shots at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner; members of the trucking industry say the high gas and diesel prices are causing them to limit cross-border trips; B&rsquo;nai Brith, one of Canada&rsquo;s largest Jewish organizations, says antisemitic hate crimes have increased since the Israel-Hamas war began; and more.

CTV National News for Friday, Oct. 17: Ottawa announces new plan to beef up Canada's border security

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