A Canadian delegation is in Mexico City in hopes of strengthening bilateral relations; Canada is set to unveil new billion-dollar defence strategy; Ottawa revives its EV incentive program; Canadian curlers are at the centre of controversy with allegations of cheating. Plus, the Blue Jays begin spring training in Florida. 

A Canadian delegation is in Mexico City in hopes of strengthening bilateral relations; Canada is set to unveil new billion-dollar defence strategy; Ottawa revives its EV incentive program; Canadian curlers are at the centre of controversy with allegations of cheating. Plus, the Blue Jays begin spring training in Florida.&nbsp;

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CTV National News for Monday, Feb. 16, 2026:  Forging a new trade deal with Mexico 

The former Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, was arrested on his 66th birthday as a police probe claims he shared sensitive info with Jeffrey Epstein; as Canada’s Mexico trade mission ends, focus shifts to the CUSMA review amid fears the pact could face challenges; and amid a surge in violent extortion cases in B.C., Alberta and Ontario, Ottawa announces new tools to help police disrupt offenders and protect victims.  

The former Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, was arrested on his 66th birthday as a police probe claims he shared sensitive info with Jeffrey Epstein; as Canada&rsquo;s Mexico trade mission ends, focus shifts to the CUSMA review amid fears the pact could face challenges; and amid a surge in violent extortion cases in B.C., Alberta and Ontario, Ottawa announces new tools to help police disrupt offenders and protect victims.&nbsp;&nbsp;

CTV National News for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026: Prince Andrew arrested on 66th birthday amid Epstein investigation

Canadians celebrate Team Canada’s dramatic last-minute comeback victory over Czechia to advance to the semifinals; as Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux joins the Liberals, giving PM Mark Carney a possible path to a House majority; and the Canadian Real Estate Association says that the harsh winter weather is hitting hard for the decline of house sales. 

Canadians celebrate Team Canada&rsquo;s dramatic last-minute comeback victory over Czechia to advance to the semifinals; as&nbsp;Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux joins the Liberals, giving PM Mark Carney a possible path to a House majority; and the Canadian Real Estate Association says that the harsh winter weather is hitting hard for the decline of house sales.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026: Third Conservative defects, boosting Liberal’s majority hopes

Inflation eased to 2.3 per cent with savings in gas, shelter and cell plans, but Canada now has the highest food inflation rate among G7 nations; as the cost of living shows Atlantic Canadians facing higher inflation and steeper grocery bills than much of the country; and the prime minister unveiled a multi-billion dollar defence plan aimed at boosting Canadian firms, securing contracts at home and creating jobs nationwide.

Inflation eased to 2.3 per cent with savings in gas, shelter and cell plans, but Canada now has the highest food inflation rate among G7 nations; as the cost of living shows Atlantic Canadians facing higher inflation and steeper grocery bills than much of the country; and the prime minister unveiled a multi-billion dollar defence plan aimed at boosting Canadian firms, securing contracts at home and creating jobs nationwide.

CTV National News for Monday, Feb. 16, 2026: Forging a new trade deal with Mexico

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