Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz as retaliation to Israel launching strikes on Lebanon; thousands of fans marched through the streets of Toronto after the match, temporarily blocking roads and some streetcar service; and the leaders of Canada, U.S., and Mexico are set to meet on July 1, but will Trump agree to any of the deals?

Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz as retaliation to Israel launching strikes on Lebanon; thousands of fans marched through the streets of Toronto after the match, temporarily blocking roads and some streetcar service; and the leaders of Canada, U.S., and Mexico are set to meet on July 1, but will Trump agree to any of the deals?

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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 Saturday, June 20, 2026: Political leaders prepare for CUSMA negotiations

Canada and the U.S. race to reach a trade deal as U.S. President Trump's threat of 50% tariffs looms over Canadian goods. A B.C. pulp mill closure is costing hundreds of forestry jobs, with workers blaming U.S. tariffs and ongoing trade uncertainty; Police are investigating after a man reportedly entered an Edmonton Sikh temple and stabbed people inside, leaving two injured.

Canada and the U.S. race to reach a trade deal as U.S. President Trump's threat of 50% tariffs looms over Canadian goods.&nbsp;A B.C. pulp mill closure is costing hundreds of forestry jobs, with workers blaming U.S. tariffs and ongoing trade uncertainty;&nbsp;Police are investigating after a man reportedly entered an Edmonton Sikh temple and stabbed people inside, leaving two injured.

CTV National News for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026: CTV National News: Canada-U.S. trade talks go down to the wire as tariff deadline looms

Canada and U.S. trade negotiators push for a deal before Saturday’s deadline; Vassy Kapelos breaks down the Premiers’ reactions to Manitoba’s trade comments and what political sources are saying about the Canada-U.S. deal; Canadians weigh in on the Prime Minister’s call to restore U.S. alcohol sales as a goodwill gesture in trade talks; More Canadians and Americans are crossing the border despite trade tensions, with some Canadians rethinking buying American products. 

Canada and U.S. trade negotiators push for a deal before Saturday&rsquo;s deadline;&nbsp;Vassy Kapelos breaks down the Premiers&rsquo; reactions to Manitoba&rsquo;s trade comments and what political sources are saying about the Canada-U.S. deal;&nbsp;Canadians weigh in on the Prime Minister&rsquo;s call to restore U.S. alcohol sales as a goodwill gesture in trade talks;&nbsp;More Canadians and Americans are crossing the border despite trade tensions, with some Canadians rethinking buying American products.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Thursday, August 20, 2026: Canada-U.S. trade talks race toward a deal as deadline nears

While Premier Eby strictly opposes ending the ban on American alcohol, Premier Ford says it could be worth it to protect other sectors; The deadline for new U.S. tariffs has been postponed to Saturday. Mike Le Couteur on what this means for Canada, and whether a deal will be reached; and, local musicians in Manitoba express their fears about what the proliferation of AI-generated music will mean for their livelihoods.

While Premier Eby strictly opposes ending the ban on American alcohol, Premier Ford says it could be worth it to protect other sectors; The deadline for new U.S. tariffs has been postponed to Saturday. Mike Le Couteur on what this means for Canada, and whether a deal will be reached; and, local musicians in Manitoba express their fears about what the proliferation of AI-generated music will mean for their livelihoods.

CTV National News for Saturday, June 20, 2026: Political leaders prepare for CUSMA negotiations

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