Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with Canada’s premiers Thursday as his government navigates a complex mix of energy policy disputes, U.S. trade pressure and growing regional tensions.

Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with Canada&rsquo;s premiers Thursday as his government navigates a complex mix of energy policy disputes, U.S. trade pressure and growing regional tensions.

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CTV National News for  Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025: PM Carney meets with premiers amid tariff pressure

A restored Gaveau piano now fills Notre-Dame Basilica with music, helping raise funds for the landmark’s major restoration. Genevieve Beauchemin reports. From deportations and tariffs to foreign deals and pardons, Donald Trump’s return reshaped U.S. politics, Joy Malbon reports. As Abigail Bimman explains, Ukraine’s revised peace plan includes security guarantees, but experts doubt Russia will agree.

A restored Gaveau piano now fills Notre-Dame Basilica with music, helping raise funds for the landmark&rsquo;s major restoration. Genevieve Beauchemin reports. From deportations and tariffs to foreign deals and pardons, Donald Trump&rsquo;s return reshaped U.S. politics, Joy Malbon reports. As Abigail Bimman explains, Ukraine&rsquo;s revised peace plan includes security guarantees, but experts doubt Russia will agree.

CTV National News for Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2025: Century-old piano takes centre stage at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica

U.S. political analyst Eric Ham weighs in on another release of heavily redacted Epstein records and new FBI findings about a disputed letter; An Ontario judge has granted bail to the lawyer accused of ties to fugitive Ryan Wedding’s international drug trafficking operation; Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and Venezuela over access to oil resources and the seizure of oil tankers. 

U.S. political analyst Eric Ham weighs in on another release of heavily redacted Epstein records and new FBI findings about a disputed letter; An Ontario judge has granted bail to the lawyer accused of ties to fugitive Ryan Wedding&rsquo;s international drug trafficking operation; Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and Venezuela over access to oil resources and the seizure of oil tankers.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Monday, Dec. 23, 2025: New Epstein files intensify scrutiny of Trump

Canada has appointed Mark Wiseman as its next ambassador to the United States, a key change as Ottawa prepares for trade talks; Fake AI images are fueling confusion, leaving people unsure what to believe and casting doubt on legitimate photos and real events; Canada’s sovereignty has faced pressure during U.S. President Trump’s second term, leading PM Carney to prioritize military investment; and more.

Canada has appointed Mark Wiseman as its next ambassador to the United States, a key change as Ottawa prepares for trade talks; Fake AI images are fueling confusion, leaving people unsure what to believe and casting doubt on legitimate photos and real events; Canada&rsquo;s sovereignty has faced pressure during U.S. President Trump&rsquo;s second term, leading PM Carney to prioritize military investment; and more.

CTV National News for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025: PM Carney meets with premiers amid tariff pressure

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