Judy Trinh examines the importance of the spending milestone and how Canada was able to meet the benchmark set by NATO; Liberal MP Michael Ma is facing scrutiny after an exchange with MP Margaret McCuaig-Johnson regarding forced labour in China. Annie Bergeron-Oliver explains; Abigail Bimman provides an update on a B.C. mother and her 7-year-old daughter who have been detained in a Texas ICE facility for 13 days.

Judy Trinh examines the importance of the spending milestone and how Canada was able to meet the benchmark set by NATO; Liberal MP Michael Ma is facing scrutiny after an exchange with MP Margaret McCuaig-Johnson regarding forced labour in China. Annie Bergeron-Oliver explains; Abigail Bimman provides an update on a B.C. mother and her 7-year-old daughter who have been detained in a Texas ICE facility for 13 days.

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CTV National News for Thursday, March 26, 2026: Canada hits NATO spending target for the first time since the Cold War

U.S. media is reporting the Democrats have taken control of the U.S. House of representatives, setting the stage for the second half of Trump's presidency; Democrats flip multiple key Senate seats as midterm results emerge, raising questions about Trump's influence and control of Congress. Joy Malbon reports; and, Vassy Kapelos examines how Democrats winning the House could affect Canada-U.S. trade talks as Trump signals a deal is near, despite more work needing to get done.

U.S. media is reporting the Democrats have taken control of the U.S. House of representatives, setting the stage for the second half of Trump's presidency; Democrats flip multiple key Senate seats as midterm results emerge, raising questions about Trump's influence and control of Congress. Joy Malbon reports; and, Vassy Kapelos examines how Democrats winning the House could affect Canada-U.S. trade talks as Trump signals a deal is near, despite more work needing to get done.

CTV National News for Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Democrats take control of House in midterm elections: U.S. media

Americans head to the polls in crucial midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake and major implications for Trump and Canada; Mike Le Couteur reports from Detroit on how auto tariffs are shaping the race and influencing voters in Michigan; Alaskans feel the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Andrew Johnson reports from Anchorage on how residents are affected.

Americans head to the polls in crucial midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake and major implications for Trump and Canada;&nbsp;Mike Le Couteur reports from Detroit on how auto tariffs are shaping the race and influencing voters in Michigan;&nbsp;Alaskans feel the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Andrew Johnson reports from Anchorage on how residents are affected.

CTV National News for Monday,  November 2, 2026: Trump's tariffs hit Alaska residents as economic concerns continue to grow

Canada’s plan to become an associate member of the EU has left some students wondering if studying abroad will become more accessible; Canada continues trade discussions with the U.S., but Trump’s ‘concept of a deal’ has created some confusion; time zones throughout Canada just got more confusing as the debate over daylight savings time continues; and more.

Canada&rsquo;s plan to become an associate member of the EU has left some students wondering if studying abroad will become more accessible; Canada continues trade discussions with the U.S., but Trump&rsquo;s &lsquo;concept of a deal&rsquo; has created some confusion; time zones throughout Canada just got more confusing as the debate over daylight savings time continues; and more.

CTV National News for Thursday, March 26, 2026: Canada hits NATO spending target for the first time since the Cold War

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