Judy Trinh sits down with Michael J. Fox, who received Canada’s highest civilian honour, joining 51 people inducted into or promoted within the Order of Canada; A new CTV News poll suggests Canadians are skeptical of Ottawa’s plan to bring private investment into four major airports; The Backstreet Boys are coming to Toronto for a four-show residency at Rogers Centre next year. Adrian Ghobrial has more on fans' excitement for their return.

Judy Trinh sits down with Michael J. Fox, who received Canada&rsquo;s highest civilian honour, joining 51 people inducted into or promoted within the Order of Canada;&nbsp;A new CTV News poll suggests Canadians are skeptical of Ottawa&rsquo;s plan to bring private investment into four major airports;&nbsp;The Backstreet Boys are coming to Toronto for a four-show residency at Rogers Centre next year. Adrian Ghobrial has more on fans' excitement for their return.

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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,  October 2, 2026: Michael J. Fox promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada

Ottawa has deemed a proposed West Coast oil pipeline a national-interest in a push to expand Canada’s energy sector; The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates the Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail line could cost up to $113B, excluding a Kingston stop; A U.S. research group says rogue AI agents used 'aggressive techniques' to target government websites, including Archives Canada;
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and three crewmates have launched on a six-month NASA and SpaceX mission to the ISS. 

Ottawa has deemed a proposed West Coast oil pipeline a national-interest in a push to expand Canada&rsquo;s energy sector; The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates the Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail line could cost up to $113B, excluding a Kingston stop; A U.S. research group says rogue AI agents used 'aggressive techniques' to target government websites, including Archives Canada; Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and three crewmates have launched on a six-month NASA and SpaceX mission to the ISS.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Thursday,  October 1, 2026: Ottawa backs new Alberta-to-West Coast oil pipeline project

A reflective Truth and Reconciliation Day event in B.C.’s Tsawwassen First Nation was shattered by a terrifying incident. A co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot aboard a plane bound for Israel, prompting a terrifying emergency at thousands of metres in the air; More than a decade after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued 94 Calls to Action. CTV’s Abigail Bimman reports on the progress made.

A reflective Truth and Reconciliation Day event in B.C.&rsquo;s Tsawwassen First Nation was shattered by a terrifying incident.&nbsp;A co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot aboard a plane bound for Israel, prompting a terrifying emergency at thousands of metres in the air;&nbsp;More than a decade after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued 94 Calls to Action. CTV&rsquo;s Abigail Bimman reports on the progress made.

CTV National News for Wednesday, September 30, 2026: Truth and Reconciliation Day event in B.C. shattered by terrifying incident

U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro sent a harsh message to Canadian lobbyists in Washington, urging them to leave the U.S.; Hamilton's Stelco plant plans to lay off hundreds of workers as Canada's steel industry continues to face tariff pressures; U.S. bans on certain Canadian alcohol have prompted wine and vodka producers to call for fewer interprovincial trade barriers.

U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro sent a harsh message to Canadian lobbyists in Washington, urging them to leave the U.S.; Hamilton's Stelco plant plans to lay off hundreds of workers as Canada's steel industry continues to face tariff pressures; U.S. bans on certain Canadian alcohol have prompted wine and vodka producers to call for fewer interprovincial trade barriers.

CTV National News for Friday, October 2, 2026: Michael J. Fox promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada

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