U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. government agencies; Trade talks remain uncertain as Canada and the U.S. make moves on French-language protections and seafood tariffs behind the scenes; Quebec heads to the polls Oct. 5 as the CAQ faces a tight race amid trade tensions and renewed talk of separation.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as &ldquo;Lake America&rdquo; for U.S. government agencies;&nbsp;Trade talks remain uncertain as Canada and the U.S. make moves on French-language protections and seafood tariffs behind the scenes;&nbsp;Quebec heads to the polls Oct. 5 as the CAQ faces a tight race amid trade tensions and renewed talk of separation.

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CTV National News for Thursday, August 27, 2026: Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’

Heather Wright has the latest on the rescue efforts in Nepal after a flash flood washed away villages and towns throughout the region; Mike Le Couteur has more on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and how provinces are responding to the latest round of U.S. tariffs; Vassy Kapelos weighs in on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and what could come from PM Mark Carney's meeting with European Union leaders next month.

Heather Wright has the latest on the rescue efforts in Nepal after a flash flood washed away villages and towns throughout the region; Mike Le Couteur has more on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and how provinces are responding to the latest round of U.S. tariffs; Vassy Kapelos weighs in on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and what could come from PM Mark Carney's meeting with European Union leaders next month.

CTV National News for Wednesday, August 26, 2026:  Multiple Canadians among hundreds missing after flash flood in Nepal

Canada will impose counter-tariffs on more than 700 U.S. imports starting Sept. 8, with $7.8B in new support measures; U.S. President Trump floated the renaming of Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as tensions rise over retaliatory tariffs; Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Genevieve Beauchemin looks back at her remarkable career, her legacy, songwriting, acting, and philanthropy.

Canada will impose counter-tariffs on more than 700 U.S. imports starting Sept. 8, with $7.8B in new support measures;&nbsp;U.S. President Trump floated the renaming of Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as tensions rise over retaliatory tariffs;&nbsp;Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Genevieve Beauchemin looks back at her remarkable career, her legacy, songwriting, acting, and philanthropy.

CTV National News for Tuesday, August 25, 2026: Canada hits back with dollar-for-dollar tariffs on U.S. goods

Mike Le Couteur has the latest after U.S. President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian autos and steel, with PM Carney and premiers vowing to push back.; The U.S. blames Canada for the collapse of trade talks, accusing Ottawa of pushing its agenda ahead of crucial midterm elections; Canadian artists and small businesses face lost customers and jobs as U.S. tariffs take a toll on cross-border business. 

Mike Le Couteur has the latest after U.S. President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian autos and steel, with PM Carney and premiers vowing to push back.;&nbsp;The U.S. blames Canada for the collapse of trade talks, accusing Ottawa of pushing its agenda ahead of crucial midterm elections; Canadian artists and small businesses face lost customers and jobs as U.S. tariffs take a toll on cross-border business.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Thursday, August 27, 2026: Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’

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