June 6: The Canadian government is considering a mixed fleet of fighter jets that could total more than its initial target of 88 aircraft, according to industry sources.

June 6: The Canadian government is considering a mixed fleet of fighter jets that could total more than its initial target of 88 aircraft, according to industry sources.

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CTV National News for Saturday, June 6, 2026: Will Canada’s fighter jet fleet include F-35s and Gripens? 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging policy changes to address growing separatist sentiment and strengthen national unity; Former Supreme Court justice and human rights advocate Louise Arbour was sworn in as Canada’s 31st Governor General; The federal government announced support for airlines facing fluctuating fuel costs amid a fragile Iran ceasefire. 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging policy changes to address growing separatist sentiment and strengthen national unity;&nbsp;Former Supreme Court justice and human rights advocate Louise Arbour was sworn in as Canada&rsquo;s 31st Governor General; The federal government announced support for airlines facing fluctuating fuel costs amid a fragile Iran ceasefire.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Monday, June 8, 2026:  Poilievre calls for action against rising Alberta separatist sentiment

The Israeli military says Iran fired 11 missiles towards the country, all of which were intercepted amid ongoing and escalating violence; Poilievre is expected to call for a united Canada and speak against the separatist movement in Alberta; Maria Sarrouh speaks to Douglas and Roberta Jenkins, who are suing the P.E.I. government over the amount of PFAS in their private well; and more.

The Israeli military says Iran fired 11 missiles towards the country, all of which were intercepted amid ongoing and escalating violence; Poilievre is expected to call for a united Canada and speak against the separatist movement in Alberta; Maria Sarrouh speaks to Douglas and Roberta Jenkins, who are suing the P.E.I. government over the amount of PFAS in their private well; and more.

CTV National News for Sunday, June 7, 2026: Violence continues between Israel and Iran

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.

CTV National News for Saturday, June 6, 2026: Will Canada’s fighter jet fleet include F-35s and Gripens?

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