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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s updated immigration levels plan is set to be unveiled in Thursday’s federal budget, multiple government sources tell CTV News. The updated targets come as Canada’s population growth has seen a slowdown in the past two years. Carney, meanwhile, has sent recent mixed signals over the direction of immigration in Canada.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, whose last-minute demands led to trade talks breaking down in August, has become the behind-the-scenes “driving force” pushing Canada and the U.S. to re-engage on a deal, multiple sources tell CTV News. Sources in both countries say Lutnick initiated the re-engagement just over 10 days ago, after months of stasis, and has centred talks around...
India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K. Patnaik says he is “confident” a trade deal between Canada and India will be reached before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada in December. “We have got most of it worked out. A few nicks here and there. Some legal scrubbing. But I’m extremely confident that we will be able to achieve...
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is “disappointed” in ongoing allegations from U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, who is accusing Canadian politicians of interfering in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. “There is no merit to these claims, so I’ll call it out that way,” Carney said while speaking to reporters in Istanbul on Friday. “I’m disappointed that their envoy...
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will table the federal budget on Nov. 5, he announced in the House of Commons on Tuesday. The fall budget, which provides Canadians with the federal government’s economic blueprint, will be the second under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Last month, Carney said his government is on track to balance its operating budget by 2027-28, one year...
Immigration Minister Lena Diab is signalling immigration levels will be going up, as Canada’s population growth has seen a significant slowdown over the past two years. In September, Prime Minister Mark Carney told The New York Times that Canada will eventually resume a “controlled increase” in its population once the immigration system remains fully under control. Asked Friday at a...
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada Dec. 11 and 12. Carney made the remarks while speaking with visitors at a local restaurant in Calgary on Thursday morning, as he meets with Albertans ahead of Monday’s referendum vote.
Outgoing Conservative MP Scott Aitchison won’t say whether Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre should remain on as leader. In an interview with CTV’s Power Play with Vassy Kapelos on Monday, Aitchison was asked multiple times whether Poilievre should continue to lead the party, and he would not provide a direct answer.
Canadian actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox says despite current trade tensions, the Canada-U.S. relationship is “doomed to success.” “We’re so alike. Culturally. I mean, there are key differences based on our origin stories and things like that, and you can find ways that we’re different,” Fox said in an exclusive broadcast interview with CTV News in Ottawa. “But in...
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison has officially announced he’s resigning his seat following the conclusion of the fall parliamentary sitting. In a letter posted on social media on Wednesday, the 53-year-old said, “it is time for a new chapter where I will explore new opportunities.” Aitchison most recently served as the Conservatives’ housing critic and said the role, “allowed me to...
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison is resigning his seat from Parliament by the end of the year, according to a source close to him. The source tells CTV News that after being in elected office for 30 years, Aitchison will be stepping back to pursue other opportunities. CTV News has also learned that Aitchison informed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about his...
The FBI and RCMP are offering a US$1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, who was charged back in July for the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. “Singh should be considered armed and dangerous,” Patrick Grandy, who is the assistant director in charge with...
Days after Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed he studied the risk of U.S. military action against Canada, a former advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump said it can’t be ruled out. Anthony Scaramucci, who famously served as Trump’s communications director for 11 days in 2017 and has since become one of his loudest critics, said Trump is such a “wild...
As Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government look to deepen ties with what they call “like-minded” countries that share common values, one region keeps resurfacing in the conversation: the Arctic. In Strasbourg, France, on Thursday, Carney raised the prospect of Canada moving closer to the European Union, again pointing to the Arctic as a key area of shared interest...
The federal Liberal caucus hastily called a meeting with its MPs on Monday to discuss the future of Canadian airports, according to multiple sources. Those sources tell CTV News that only MPs and none of their staff were allowed on the call. The federal government has been actively exploring the pri
The federal government will extend the temporary pause of the federal fuel excise tax on gas and diesel into the new year, CTV News has learned. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is expected to make the announcement in Ottawa on Wednesday. Sources tell CTV News the pause will be extended until Jan. 31, 2027, with the measure gradually lifting to ease...
The federal government is replacing its counter-tariffs on seafood with 50 per cent levies on a series of other American goods, according to Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office. “This decision was made in the interest of strengthening Canada’s sectors and our tariff response — and to better match the American tariffs dollar for dollar, rate for rate,” Champagne’s press secretary...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he believes U.S. President Donald Trump will change course on his new tariffs on Canada soon, as he faces increasing political pressure back home. “Imagine the phone calls Donald Trump’s receiving from members of his party, not from those condemning him from my party,” Newsom said in an interview with CTV News’ chief political correspondent...
From makeup to smartphones to kitchen appliances, the federal government is laying out its plan to hit the U.S. with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs that will impact around 700 different American products, while also announcing supports for Canadian workers and businesses, such as temporary changes to employment insurance. The tariffs will be imposed on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports with tariffs...
After weeks of intense talks, Canada and the U.S. have failed to strike a last-minute trade deal, meaning new 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion-worth of Canadian goods are now in effect. Both Canada and the U.S. made the announcement in separate statements late Friday. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada intends to retaliate and match “those tariffs dollar...
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on his MPs to continue to “fight for the jobs of Canadians” as some are privately expressing concerns over his polling numbers, the current electoral prospects of the party and their own seats. “My job is to continue to fight for the common people, fight for affordability, and to fight for safe streets for...
Just days until new United States’ tariffs could be imposed on Canada, CTV News has learned the Americans’ proposals do not include any significant reduction on softwood lumber tariffs and would require American booze to return to store shelves immediately. In exchange, the Americans are willing to reduce so-called Section 232 tariffs impacting industries like autos, steel and aluminum. But...
Several Conservative MPs are privately expressing deep concerns about Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, with some telling CTV News they do not believe he will still be leading the party when the next federal election is called. CTV News spoke to 17 members of the Conservative caucus from all regions of the country, and all were granted anonymity to speak candidly about...
Outgoing Liberal MP Shaun Chen is rebuffing online speculation that his decision to resign is not connected to health concerns. Chen, who has represented the riding of Scarborough North since 2015, announced on Monday that he is stepping down as of Aug. 15 as he deals with “significant health issues.” “In late fall 2025, I suffered a serious motor vehicle...
Former federal Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says provinces should be open to lifting their bans on U.S. alcohol if the Americans show “serious movement” on issues like steel and aluminum tariffs. “I think the provinces will see if we can make some progress that will benefit their workers, caps on softwood lumber as well, some sort of certainty, it will...
With several byelections already pending, Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call another after Liberal MP Shaun Chen has announced his resignation. Chen, who has represented the riding of Scarborough North since 2015, said he is stepping down as of Aug. 15 as he deals with “significant health issues.” “In late fall 2025, I suffered a serious motor vehicle...
There is “no obvious challenger” among Conservative politicians in Canada to Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to a new Nanos Research poll commissioned by CTV News. The poll, which randomly surveyed Canadians by phone and online between July 28 to 30, provided a list of Conservative politicians and asked which would have a chance to defeat Carney if they were...
CTV News has learned former federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is being considered for an appointment as the new chief executive officer of Destination Canada, the country’s national tourism marketing organization. The possible appointment is expected to be met with harsh criticism from the opposition. It is not clear if Singh has any experience in the tourism industry. One tourism...
After days of conflicting messaging surrounding the Gordie Howe International Bridge deal, Prime Minister Mark Carney admits he could have better explained what was agreed upon between Canada and the U.S. “I should have been clearer,” Carney said when asked directly by CTV News if he lied about the agreement at a press conference in Charlottetown on Thursday. “Could I...
Amid conflicting messaging and questions surrounding the agreed-upon revenue sharing between Canada and the U.S., details of the deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge were released late Tuesday. The official details come more than 10 days after the federal government announced the delayed bridge would open on July 27, and contrasts previous comments made by Prime Minister Mark...
As the federal government faces questions over the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to publicize details of the deal between Canada and the United States to open the delayed project. In a letter addressed to Carney on Friday, Poilievre is accusing the prime minister of “contradictory statements...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is doubling down on Canada’s deal with the United States to open the delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge and insists toll revenue will not be shared “until all the debt is repaid.” “It’s not splitting the tolls of the bridge. It is an agreement for 15 years to split net revenues,” Carney said when speaking to...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the deal brokered between Canada and the United States to open the delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge and insists the revenue split with the Americans will be minimal. “We are sharing after Canada is paid back,” Carney said in an interview with CTV Calgary’s Tara Nelson at the Calgary Stampede on Sunday when asked...
After weeks of delays and public criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open at the end of the month, but Canada is set to forego more revenue than initially agreed upon. Housing, Communities and Infrastructure Canada confirmed the long-awaited opening in a statement late Friday. “Canada and Michigan have agreed to open...
As he seeks new economic partnerships around the world, Prime Minister Mark Carney says publicly calling out other countries on issues like human rights is not helpful. “I do see that lecturing countries from afar is an ineffective strategy,” Carney said in a press conference with reporters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday. “It’s satisfying, but it’s ineffective.”
Former environment and climate change minister Steven Guilbeault is pushing back on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s assessment that a new pipeline will be profitable for all Canadians. “I respectfully disagree with the prime minister,” Guilbeault said in an interview with CTV News Channel on Friday. “Yes, there is money coming from the TMX pipeline, but for this to be profitable...
As Prime Minister Mark Carney attempts to make Canada an energy superpower, he is conceding for the first time that the country’s greenhouse gas emissions will be “higher in the next few years” than projected under the previous government’s plan. The admission came in his second “Forward Guidance” video address to Canadians released on Tuesday. “In my judgement, that plan...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to announce the next steps in her push for a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West coast on Thursday. As part of the energy memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between Alberta and the federal government late last year, the province had until July 1 to submit its proposal for a new pipeline to the...
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra insists U.S. President Donald Trump is not taking aim at Canada with his tariff policy and past comments about not needing anything from one of its closest allies. “We put tariffs on every country in the world. We did not take aim at Canada,” Hoekstra said in an exclusive broadcast interview with CTV News...
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says when it comes to Canada’s ongoing F-35 fighter jet review, a potential mixed fleet will not put Norad in jeopardy. “One decision will not kill Norad,” Hoekstra said in an exclusive broadcast interview with CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos. “What we’re always going to look for is what is the total...
After the U.S. and Iran say they’ve reached a tentative deal to end the war, Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling the conflict “worth it.” Carney made the remarks in an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France on Tuesday, when asked directly if the war was “worth it in Canada’s view.” “I’ve always believed...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed the long-awaited opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, calling it “positive news” after reports on Monday said that the bridge would open later this week. “The bridge will be open at the end of the week. A symbol of, but also a fact of co-operation between our countries,” Carney said to reporters on...
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to kick off his campaign to promote a “stronger Alberta within a united Canada” in a keynote speech in Calgary on Monday. In an excerpt shared with CTV News ahead of the speech, Poilievre is expected to promote Alberta staying in Canada, while also calling for new government policies to address separatist concerns. “We...
After months of delay, the federal government is unveiling its AI strategy that outlines a vision focused on job creation, sovereignty and increased AI adoption. But the plan lacks details on how Canadians will be protected from the technology’s potentially adverse effects. Prime Minister Mark Carney is making the announcement alongside Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon in Toronto on Thursday...
While Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged weaknesses in the Canadian economy, he also defended the federal government’s economic agenda on Tuesday and did not use the word “recession.” “This government’s been in the process of laying the foundations for a stronger, more resilient, more independent Canadian economy,” Carney said Tuesday when asked directly by reporters in Ottawa about whether Canada...
Former environment and climate change minister Steven Guilbeault will resign as a member of Parliament, CTV News has learned. Guilbeault, who spoke to CTV News, says he will tell the Liberal caucus about his decision on Wednesday.
Honda is “indefinitely” suspending plans for a $15-billion electric vehicle project in Ontario as part of a larger overhaul of the automaker’s business model. Honda Global CEO Toshihiro Mibe held a press briefing in Tokyo on Thursday, saying the company will focus on rebuilding its automobile business structure over the next three years and reallocate more resources to hybrid models...
Governor General Mary Simon, who is set to end her term next month, insists she did take the task of learning French “seriously,” despite criticism she faced during her tenure. “I just want Canadians to know I did take (learning French) seriously,” Simon said in an interview with CTV’s Question Period airing Sunday. “As much as French has been an...
Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that the Canadian auto industry is facing “challenges” due to U.S. tariffs. His comments come amid reporting from a Japanese outlet that Honda is indefinitely suspending plans to build a $15 billion electric vehicle plant in Ontario. “There are challenges with the U.S. tariffs, unjustified tariffs in the auto sector,” Carney said to reporters on...
The federal government is launching a new $1 billion loan program for steel, aluminum and copper businesses impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon made the announcement in Vars, Ont. on Monday morning. “The new measures announced today will protect workers and...
Prime Minister Mark Carney named former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Thursday as the next ambassador to the European Union. Wilkinson confirmed the news in a post to X after sources close to Wilkinson confirmed the new role to CTV News. The appointment has been speculated upon since as early as last September. In a letter posted online, Wilkinson said...
The federal government is set to temporarily suspend the federal fuel excise tax on gas and diesel starting next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement in Ottawa on Tuesday, just hours after his government secured a majority through three byelection wins. The suspension will come into effect on April 20 and last until Sept. 7, and it comes...
The RCMP is clarifying previous comments from Commissioner Mike Duheme, saying the police organization is aware of incidents of intimidation and harassment by foreign states, but is unable to identify current criminal links. “What we can say is that the RCMP is aware of complaints of intimidation and harassment against certain communities across Canada. The RCMP, and the broader Government...
New NDP Leader Avi Lewis says “hard conversations” will be necessary as he takes the helm of the party amid public backlash for his leadership from provincial NDP leaders. “I do believe that hard conversations are necessary. I’m a person who actually welcomes them,” Lewis said while speaking to reporters in Winnipeg on Monday. Lewis won the leadership on Sunday...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is criticizing Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau for his English-only message of condolences to the families of the pilots who died in a plane crash on Sunday at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. “We live in a bilingual country, and companies like Air Canada particularly have a responsibility to always communicate in both official languages regardless of...
Alberta Liberal MP Corey Hogan says the Keystone XL pipeline is being used as leverage in the federal government’s ongoing trade talks with the U.S. “I can tell you that Keystone XL and the energy security it would provide the United States has always been one of the cards that Canada has in our deck as we start thinking about...
The federal government launched an appeal on Tuesday to the Supreme Court to defend its use of the Emergencies Act, which former prime minister Justin Trudeau invoked in 2022 as a way to shut down the so-called “Freedom Convoy.” “Canada has sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada to review of the use of the Emergencies Act...
The federal government is facing questions on why an Iranian missile strike on a military hub in Kuwait, where Canadian Armes Forces (CAF) personnel are deployed, was not made public sooner. Reports of the strike were first published in La Presse on Thursday. According to the report, the incident occurred on March 1 at the Ali Al-Salem Air Base in...
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) says the threat level in Canada from Iran or its proxies has not changed since the war in Iran began nearly two weeks ago, while adding that threat-related activities are “likely to continue.” “The level remains at ‘Medium,’ meaning that a violent extremist attack remains a realistic possibility,” a CSIS spokesperson said in a...
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will focus on affordability and the cost of living in three critical byelections happening next month. “We will be running candidates on the platform of making Canada affordable at home and stronger at home,” Poilievre said while speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill on Monday. “We think that the number 1 issue in...