 Ottawa’s new AI strategy promises growth and jobs, but critics say key questions about security and safeguards persist; As Canada and the U.S. hold trade talks, the provinces and Washington offices seek to influence the negotiations; Advocates say Manitoba’s new funding and staffing measures fall short as frontline workers battle a growing opioid overdose crisis. 

&nbsp;Ottawa&rsquo;s new AI strategy promises growth and jobs, but critics say key questions about security and safeguards persist; As Canada and the U.S. hold trade talks, the provinces and Washington offices seek to influence the negotiations; Advocates say Manitoba&rsquo;s new funding and staffing measures fall short as frontline workers battle a growing opioid overdose crisis.&nbsp;

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CTV National News for Thursday, June 4, 2026: Ottawa unveils ‘AI for All’ plan, but security concerns remain

A major rainstorm with high winds has caused massive damages across Cape Breton; a new survey from Nanos Research finds Canadians showing widespread support for Carney’s counter tariffs against the U.S.; Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in e-bikes and e-scooters, continue to cause fires in major cities like Toronto; and more.

A major rainstorm with high winds has caused massive damages across Cape Breton; a new survey from Nanos Research finds Canadians showing widespread support for Carney&rsquo;s counter tariffs against the U.S.; Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in e-bikes and e-scooters, continue to cause fires in major cities like Toronto; and more.

CTV National News for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026: Cape Breton declares state of emergency

Canada's labour market lost 42,000 jobs in August, surprising economists as trade tensions with the U.S. cloud the economic outlook;  Prime Minister Mark Carney will host Canada’s biggest investment summit with a goal of securing $1 trillion in capital over five years; Rogers Stadium sustained significant storm damage, raising questions about whether the AC/DC concert on Sept. 16 can move ahead.

Canada's labour market lost 42,000 jobs in August, surprising economists as trade tensions with the U.S. cloud the economic outlook; &nbsp;Prime Minister Mark Carney will host Canada&rsquo;s biggest investment summit with a goal of securing $1 trillion in capital over five years; Rogers Stadium sustained significant storm damage, raising questions about whether the AC/DC concert on Sept. 16 can move ahead.

CTV National News for Friday,  September 4, 2026: Canada loses 42,000 jobs in August as trade tensions raise economic concerns

Toronto and southern Ontario are cleaning up after a storm brought torrential rain, hail, and ferocious winds; The Lindsay Clancy trial is prompting new conversations about postpartum psychosis and how patients and families can get support; Pioneering feminist activist and advocate for women's rights Gloria Steinem has died at 92. 

Toronto and southern Ontario are cleaning up after a storm brought torrential rain, hail, and ferocious winds;&nbsp;The Lindsay Clancy trial is prompting new conversations about postpartum psychosis and how patients and families can get support;&nbsp;Pioneering feminist activist and advocate for women's rights Gloria Steinem has died at 92.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Thursday, June 4, 2026: Ottawa unveils ‘AI for All’ plan, but security concerns remain

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