WestJet’s job action beginning during a busy long weekend has derailed the travel plans for some Canadians; when Air Canada went on strike, the federal government forced them back to work, but will they do the same for WestJet employees? A new national survey says Canadians are continuing to struggle with the high cost of groceries throughout the country; and more.

WestJet&rsquo;s job action beginning during a busy long weekend has derailed the travel plans for some Canadians; when Air Canada went on strike, the federal government forced them back to work, but will they do the same for WestJet employees? A new national survey says Canadians are continuing to struggle with the high cost of groceries throughout the country; and more.

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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 Sunday, August 2, 2026: WestJet strike enters first official day

 Canada and the U.S. meet again for urgent trade talks as an August 19 deadline nears and possible 50% tariffs loom; Fire crews from Mexico and Costa Rica arrive as wildfires devastate Summerland, destroying homes and raising major economic concerns; B.C. homeowners face soaring insurance costs and limited coverage. Adrian Ghobrial has more on the financial risks of living in high-risk zones.

&nbsp;Canada and the U.S. meet again for urgent trade talks as an August 19 deadline nears and possible 50% tariffs loom; Fire crews from Mexico and Costa Rica arrive as wildfires devastate Summerland, destroying homes and raising major economic concerns; B.C. homeowners face soaring insurance costs and limited coverage. Adrian Ghobrial has more on the financial risks of living in high-risk zones.

CTV National News for Tuesday, August 11, 2026: Canada-U.S. trade talks enter crunch time as tariff deadline nears

Andrew Johnson reports on the physical and emotional toll that evacuation has taken on the thousands of Summerland, B.C. residents forced to flee wildfires; Despite strict security, a Toronto flight attendant managed to use a fake ID to pose as a pilot and take hundreds of flights for free; and, an experimental menopause drug developed by Vancouver-based AbCellera is providing hope to many women suffering through symptoms.

Andrew Johnson reports on the physical and emotional toll that evacuation has taken on the thousands of Summerland, B.C. residents forced to flee wildfires; Despite strict security, a Toronto flight attendant managed to use a fake ID to pose as a pilot and take hundreds of flights for free; and, an experimental menopause drug developed by Vancouver-based AbCellera is providing hope to many women suffering through symptoms.

CTV National News for Monday, August 10, 2026: Wildfire evacuees struggle in limbo after lives uprooted and homes left behind

First responders continue to support with evacuations and firefighting as the province declares a state of emergency; as trade talks enter another week, concerns are growing that Canada may have to make additional concessions to avoid the tariffs; data shows youth, including teenagers, have had some luck in finding summer jobs; and more.

First responders continue to support with evacuations and firefighting as the province declares a state of emergency; as trade talks enter another week, concerns are growing that Canada may have to make additional concessions to avoid the tariffs; data shows youth, including teenagers, have had some luck in finding summer jobs; and more.

CTV National News for Sunday, August 2, 2026: WestJet strike enters first official day

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