CTV National News for Friday, May 1, 2026: Ottawa unveils plan to clear backlog of over 100K air travel complaints

ttawa promises faster resolutions and tougher fines as air travel complaints in the country top 100,000; A revived cross-border pipeline using Keystone XL parts could boost North American oil flow. Drivers are feeling the pinch as gas prices rise again after another month of conflict. Federal fundi…

Power Play #2209: Alberta separatist group ordered to remove voter database from website

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi; Independent MP Alexandre Boulerice, who just left the federal NDP; The Front Bench panel with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Marie Vastel.

CTV National News for Thursday, April 30, 2026: Iranian soccer officials denied entry to Canada

The head of Iran’s soccer federation and delegation were refused entry to Canada over alleged IRGC ties before the Vancouver FIFA Congress; Fuel costs jump again across Canada, with experts warning further increases are coming; A new multinational bank based in Canada aims to fund defence firms wit…

Power Play #2208: Liberals consider privatizing airports

Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and Tony Clement; Ambassador-Designate to the European Union Jonathan Wilkinson; Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Lau…

CTV National News for Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Bank of Canada keeps inflation in mind as they hold key rate at 2.25 per cent

 The Bank of Canada keeps rates steady, citing inflation and global uncertainty, while outlining scenarios ahead for housing and business sectors; Families sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company failed to flag the attacker’s online activity.

Power Play #2207: Fallout from the Liberals’ budget update

Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton and Dimitri Soudas; RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald.

CTV National News for Tuesday, April 28, 2026: Liberals mark one-year anniversary with spring economic update and mini budget

One year after Mark Carney’s minority win, the Liberals now hold a majority and unveiled a mini budget; The UAE’s departure from OPEC raises fresh doubts about the group’s influence and what it could mean for oil supply and gas prices; Despite UK-U.S. tensions over Iran, both sides struck a diploma…

Power Play #2206: Budget update

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne; Conservative MP Adam Chambers; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Garry Keller and Kathleen Monk; NDP Leader Avi Lewis.    

CTV National News for Monday, April 27, 2026:  Ottawa unveils 'Canada Strong Fund' for public investment in major projects

Parents and youth demanded urgent action against online harms, with some politicians beginning to respond after a troubling case emerges; A new fund will let Canadians invest in nation-building projects and Premier Christine Fréchette meets U.S. leaders as a Quebec firm closes, citing tariffs, as C…

CTV National News for Sunday, April 26, 2026: Details on alleged White House press dinner shooter

The suspect, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after firing shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner; members of the trucking industry say the high gas and diesel prices are causing them to limit cross-border trips; B’nai Brith, one of Canada’s largest Jewish organizations, says an…