Stephanie Ha

Stephanie Ha, Mike Le Couteur

RCMP commissioner calls cooperation with India over Nijjar killing ‘good,’ focused on ‘rebuilding’ relationship

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme is describing ongoing talks with Indian officials over the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader as “good” after India previously refused to cooperate. “We are rebuilding these relationships. The conversations have been positive, and we’re looking at planning other meetings with them as well,” Duheme said in an exclusive interview with CTV’s Power Play on Thursday...

Lynn Chaya, Stephanie Ha

‘Unlawful and unjustified’: PMO responds to Trump doubling steel, aluminum tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Tuesday, doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada. According to the proclamation, Trump says, “the increased tariffs will more effectively counter foreign countries that continue to offload low-priced, excess steel and aluminum in the United States market.” The tariffs are set to take effect on Wednesday. In a...

Stephanie Ha

Former PM Jean Chretien misses King Charles’ speech from the throne due to minor heart surgery

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien – who was noticeably absent from King Charles III speech from the throne on Tuesday – is recovering from minor heart surgery after receiving a stent. “Yesterday, former prime minister Jean Chrétien was admitted to the Ottawa Civic hospital after feeling unwell. He has since been transferred to the Ottawa Heart Institute, where he received...

Vassy Kapelos, Stephanie Ha

Mendicino to leave job as PM Carney’s chief of staff

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chief of staff Marco Mendicino will soon be leaving his position in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), according to a statement released Thursday. “As we prepare for the Throne Speech, I have asked Mr. Mendicino to stay into the summer in order to support the launch of the government’s mandate in Parliament and to lead the...

Stephanie Ha

PM Carney’s new cabinet sending mixed signals on pipelines

After Prime Minister Mark Carney explicitly said he supports building a pipeline if the consensus in Canada exists for one, members of his newly formed cabinet appear to have differing views on the issue as they gathered for their first meeting on Wednesday. When asked whether pipelines will continue to be a source of tension between Ottawa and Alberta, former...

Stephanie Ha

Carney says ‘yes’ to building a pipeline if consensus exists for one

While previously touting his pledge to make Canada an “energy superpower,” Prime Minister Mark Carney went further on Tuesday, explicitly saying he supports building a pipeline if the consensus exists for one. “First off, I’ve said repeatedly: yes. First point,” Carney said in an exclusive interview with CTV News’ Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos on Tuesday, his first since becoming...

Stephanie Ha

‘Ready to move on:’ Chinese ambassador insists China, Canada can move past ‘normal’ differences

Following years of diplomatic and trade tensions, China’s ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, insists the two countries can move past what he characterizes as “normal” differences. “For China and Canada to bring our relationship back onto the right track, we need to seek common ground while reserving differences in a constructive way,” Wang said through a translator in an exclusive...

Stephanie Ha

Conservative caucus to meet Tuesday for first time since election loss

The Conservative Party caucus is set to meet for the first time since losing the federal election with a meeting set for next Tuesday, according to an internal memo obtained by CTV News. The meeting is being called to “exercise provisions set out in the Reform Act contained in Section 49 of the Parliament of Canada Act,” the memo reads...

Stephanie Ha

Former Conservative leader says Poilievre ‘absolutely’ staying on, slams premiers’ criticism

Former Conservative leader and Conservative-Saskatchewan Elect Andrew Scheer says Pierre Poilievre will “absolutely” stay on as the party’s leader, despite losing his own seat and leading the party to its fourth failed attempt to defeat the Liberals. “Pierre is a fighter, and he’s doing it for the people who have been left behind for this government. That’s really what inspires...

Stephanie Ha

Singh can’t stay on as leader if NDP loses official party status, Mulcair says

Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair says Jagmeet Singh cannot continue leading the party if the NDP loses official status in Parliament, as some polling suggests could happen. When asked directly by CTV Power Play host Vassy Kapelos on Tuesday if Singh can remain at the helm in that scenario, Mulcair simply said, “No.” “Mr. Singh knows what the results are...

Stephanie Ha, Vassy Kapelos

Former Trump trade rep says Canada will have ‘happy’ outcome from U.S. tariff policy

U.S. President Donald Trump’s former trade representative Bob Lighthizer says Canada will “benefit” from the United States’ current attempt to overhaul trade around the world – while also claiming the relationship between the two countries “is not fraught,” despite trade tensions. “If the president is right, and if it works out the way it should work out, we will find...

Stephanie Ha

Conservatives drop fourth candidate in just two days over alleged social media activity

With the federal election less than a month away, the Conservative Party has dropped a fourth candidate in just two days – this time over alleged social media activity. Late Wednesday, the party confirmed to CTV News that Don Patel will no longer be running to represent the party in the riding of Etobicoke North and shared a screenshot of...

Stephanie Ha, Vassy Kapelos

Conservative candidate booted after CTV News uncovers audio of him joking Trudeau should receive death penalty

A Conservative candidate who once voiced his support for “public hangings” – even joking that former prime minister Justin Trudeau should receive the death penalty – will no longer be running to represent the party after CTV News first obtained audio of his comments. “The comments are clearly unacceptable. Mr. McKenzie will not be the Conservative candidate,” a Conservative campaign...

Stephanie Ha, Spencer Van Dyk

In front of U.S. audience, Smith blames Trudeau-Carney ‘switcheroo’ for Liberal popularity

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, appearing alongside conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, told a Florida gala last week the federal Liberals’ upswing in public support can be attributed to a change in leadership. “When I was down before, we were talking about the potential for a total wipe-out of the Liberal party. That’s how unpopular they had become,” Smith said, when asked...

Stephanie Ha

Former journalist Evan Solomon to run for the federal Liberals in next election

Former journalist Evan Solomon has announced he will be running to be an MP for the Liberal party in the next federal election. Solomon revealed the news in a LinkedIn post on Thursday afternoon, confirming a report from CTV News earlier in the day. “Given the urgent challenges and threats facing Canadians right now, I’ve decided it’s the right time...

Stephanie Ha

Trump says he would ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative,’ calls Poilievre ‘no friend of mine’

Amid trade tensions and speculation over a looming federal election, U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing in on Canadian politics yet again, saying he’d “rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative.” In an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Tuesday, Trump was asked about the Liberal party’s current momentum in the polls under new Prime Minister Mark Carney...

Mike Le Couteur, Stephanie Ha

Carney says there’s a ‘limit’ to U.S. tariff response, says Canada ‘can stand up for ourselves’

With Canada in the midst of a trade war with the U.S. and facing ongoing sovereignty attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump, Mark Carney – in his first foreign trip as prime minister – aimed to deepen and develop trading ties with the United Kingdon and France, while also admitting “there is a limit” to Canada’s tariff response to the...

Stephanie Ha

New finance minister won’t detail on how budget will be balanced while being a ‘hawk’ on spending

Newly minted Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne could not detail how the federal government under new Prime Minister Mark Carney will balance the budget, but says he will “be like a hawk in the spending.” “It’s a new era of fiscal responsibility. This is a completely new era in Canada,” Champagne said in an interview with CTV Question Period airing Sunday...

Stephanie Ha

Ford predicts Carney will have ‘better’ relationship with Trump than Trudeau did

As the trade war between Canada and the U.S. escalates, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he believes prime minister-designate Mark Carney will have a “better relationship” with U.S. President Donald Trump than Justin Trudeau. “It’s going to be a better relationship than with Prime Minister Trudeau, and no disrespect to Prime Minister Trudeau,” Ford said to reporters on Wednesday afternoon...

Stephanie Ha

Carney promises ‘seamless’ and ‘quick’ transition after meeting PM Trudeau

New Liberal Leader Mark Carney says he is “looking forward” to meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his first day as the party’s leader. “I’m honoured by the mandate I received from the Liberal Party,” Carney told CTV News on his way into Parliament Hill on Monday morning. While Carney is now officially the leader of the Liberal Party...

Stephanie Ha

‘Amped up over Trump:’ U.S. President top issue to influence federal election vote, survey says

A new Nanos Research survey released Sunday says U.S. President Donald Trump – and how to deal with him – is the top issue influencing how Canadians are voting in the next federal election. The survey – done exclusively for CTV News – surveyed more than 1,000 Canadians, finding that 36 per cent of respondents said Trump is the most...

Stephanie Ha

‘There is a chance:’ Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark on potential federal election run

Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark – who was close to entering the current Liberal leadership race – says she is considering running as an MP in the next federal election. “There is a chance that I would do that,” Clark said in an interview with CTV News Channel’s Power Play on Monday. “I mean, I want to fight for this...

Spencer Van Dyk, Stephanie Ha

Trudeau to meet with King Charles as Buckingham Palace remains mum on Trump’s annexation threat

As Buckingham Palace remains quiet on U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent attacks on Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to have an audience with King Charles III on Monday. Trump has quadrupled down on his comments in recent months that Canada should become the 51st state. He’s said on several occasions the country could avoid the sweeping and...

Stephanie Ha

Former Australian PM Turnbull calls Trump’s annexation threat to Canada ‘baffling’

Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent annexation threat to Canada “baffling.” “I do not understand why there has been this bullying and trolling of Canada,” Turnbull said in an interview with CTV Question Period airing Sunday. “I think it’s baffling to everyone around the world.” Since late last year, Trump has mused about...

Judy Trinh, Stephanie Ha

‘Evidence is irrefutable’: Public safety minister sells border measures as Trump says tariffs coming next week

As Canadian officials convene in Washington, D.C., to prove progress is being made at the border ahead of next week’s tariff deadline, U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to impose sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico on March 4, claiming “drugs are still pouring into our country.” “We cannot allow this scourge to continue to harm...

Stephanie Ha

‘Crazy stuff:’ Trump adviser denies report U.S. wants to push Canada out of Five Eyes

As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs and pushes for Canada to become the 51st state, his trade adviser Peter Navarro is rebuffing a report that says he is proposing Canada be pushed out of the Five Eyes alliance. “That was just crazy stuff. We would never, ever jeopardize our national security ever with allies like Canada. Ever,” Navarro said...

Stephanie Ha

Joly believes Trump will come ‘on board’ to guarantee Ukraine’s security

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to reverse American policy on Russia’s war on Ukraine, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says she still believes the U.S. can be brought “on board” to guarantee Ukraine’s security. “I’ve been (in Europe) for two weeks. I’ve been to Paris. I’ve been to Germany and Munich. I’ve been to Brussels and the EU...

Stephanie Ha

U.S. governors push back against Trump’s 51st state threat, but are divided on tariffs

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to double down on his desire for Canada to become the 51st state, American governors on both sides of the political aisle are pushing back against the threat that has sparked growing nationalism in Canada. Governors are convening in Washington, D.C. for the National Governors Association winter meeting. Speaking to reporters on Friday, some...

Stephanie Ha

No assurance Canada can escape Trump tariffs, despite new border measures, minister says

Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says he has been given no assurances yet that Canada can avoid tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, despite the federal government’s latest measures to address border security and drug trafficking. “I haven’t heard that personally, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to stop. We’re going to continue implementing,” McGuinty said in an interview with...

Stephanie Ha

Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla being questioned by party days before high-stakes debate

Ahead of two Liberal leadership debates next week, candidate Ruby Dhalla is being questioned by the party. Dhalla, a former Liberal MP who previously served between 2004 to 2011 until she was defeated in the 2011 election, is one of a handful of leadership hopefuls hoping to pick up the mantel after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would resign...

Stephanie Ha

Conservatives take aim at Carney in new ad as Liberals appear to narrow polling gap

With a potential early election looming and an apparent loss of momentum in polling, the Conservatives are taking aim at Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney in a new ad released Friday. The ad, which addresses the economic threat of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, claims Carney is “just the man” to help Trump take Canadian jobs and ends with...

Stephanie Ha

Internal trade minister says Canada ‘open’ to early renegotiation of trade agreement with U.S.

As U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for Canada to become the 51st state – claiming a US$200 billion trade deficit with Canada – Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand says the federal government is “open” to renegotiating the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) before 2026. “We are very open to having that conversation as early as the Trump administration would like,” Anand...

Stephanie Ha

No comment from Trudeau as Trump doubles down on annexation comment, threatens new tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his desire for Canada to become the 51st state, reaffirming his position on two separate occasions on Sunday. A source tells CTV News that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a crowd of business leaders at a summit in Toronto Friday that Trump’s threat to make Canada the 51st state is a “real thing,”...

Stephanie Ha

Canada will not make concessions on supply management, minister says

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff threats and concerns over access to Canada’s dairy market, International Trade Minister Mary Ng says the federal government will not be making concessions on supply management. When asked directly during an interview with CTV’s Power Play on Wednesday if Canada will not concede on the issue, Ng answered simply, saying “correct.” On Monday...

Stephanie Ha

Finance minister ‘very pessimistic’ Trump tariffs can be avoided by Tuesday

With U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods set to come into effect on Tuesday, Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he believes it’s unlikely Canada can escape them ahead of that date. “I’m very pessimistic that by Tuesday we can get out,” LeBlanc said in an interview with CTV’s Question Period airing Sunday. “My conversations with...

Stephanie Ha

Trump tariff threat: Canada preps potential pandemic-level relief plan, White House says Feb. 1 ‘still holds’

The federal government is planning a stimulus package to help businesses and Canadians if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods, but the scale of the relief will depend on the scope of the tariffs, sources tell CTV News. The sources also say that the aid could reach pandemic-level relief, but the response will be contingent on how...

Stephanie Ha

‘This is a partnership:’ Champagne endorses Carney for Liberal leader

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is officially endorsing Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister and Liberal leader, saying he will be working “very closely” with the leadership contender. “This is more than an endorsement. This is a partnership,” Champagne said in an interview with CTV Question Period airing Sunday. CTV News confirmed the endorsement last...

Stephanie Ha

Carney ‘committed’ to running in next general election regardless of Liberal leadership outcome

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney will run in the next general election regardless of the outcome of the race, according to his campaign team. “Yes, Mark Carney is fully committed to running in the next general election. Mr. Carney is ready to lead the Liberal Party to victory in 2025 and to build the party for years to come,” campaign...

Stephanie Ha

‘We didn’t get everything right:’ Gould insists she fought unpopular policies while in Trudeau cabinet

Despite holding several ministerial positions over the last eight years, Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould says she pushed back against her party’s unpopular policies while in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. “It’s something that I’ve been trying to push within the party and within caucus to say that we have to listen to Canadians,” Gould said in an interview with...

Mike Le Couteur, Stephanie Ha

PM, premiers talk interprovincial trade to shore up Canadian economy: PMO

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers discussed interprovincial trade on Wednesday as a way of shoring up the Canadian economy – according to a news release from the Prime Minister’s office – as U.S. President Donald Trump looks to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada as soon as Feb. 1. The topic was part of a virtual discussion...

Spencer Van Dyk, Rachel Aiello, Stephanie Ha

‘Ready to respond’: Canada reacts to Trump saying tariffs may come Feb. 1

Hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump is floating the date of Feb. 1 as the day he plans to slap Canada and Mexico with a 25 per cent tariff – and the federal government says Trump’s latest comment is not a surprise. “We took note, obviously, of what President Trump said earlier today in Washington. None of this...

Stephanie Ha

‘It’s about stopping the stupid’: Jim Balsillie says Canada came ‘sleepwalking’ into Trump tariff crisis

Former chairman and CEO of Research In Motion Jim Balsillie — known for creating the BlackBerry — says Canada’s relative economic vulnerability amid a potential trade war with the U.S. is “an issue of our own making,” adding that while “they come prepared,” “we come sleepwalking.” “We’re in a vulnerability,” Balsillie said in an interview with CTV Question Period airing...

Mike Le Couteur, Stephanie Ha

Freeland to scrap consumer carbon tax if she becomes next Liberal leader: source

As former finance minister Chrystia Freeland prepares to launch a Liberal leadership bid, a source close to her says scrapping the controversial consumer carbon tax will be one of her policy planks. “She is ready to make difficult decisions to meet our emissions targets and make sure big polluters pay for their outsized emissions. But she will not fight Canadians...

Stephanie Ha

Mark Carney tells Jon Stewart the Liberal party has 'a chance' after Trudeau's resignation

Days ahead of his expected Liberal leadership campaign launch, former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to step down boosts the party's chance in the next general election. "I think it does give the Liberal party a chance," Carney said when asked directly by host Jon Stewart in an interview...

Stephanie Ha

Former PM Chretien says Liberal party must move back to 'radical centre'

As the Liberal party searches for a new leader, former prime minister Jean Chretien says it's time for the party to move back to the "radical centre" to help its electoral fortunes. "It is a fundamental condition for the party to come back to be the radical centre, as I used to say, because it is what has been the...

Stephanie Ha

Ex-Trump adviser says Canada in 'difficult position' amid tariff threat, Trudeau resignation

In the face of a potential tariff war, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton says “Canada is in a difficult position” in part due to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and a looming general election. “(Canada does not) have an election until later in the year. The Liberal Party has to pick a new leader,” Bolton...

Stephanie Ha

Energy minister 'committed' to consumer carbon tax as he considers Liberal leadership

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says he would be “committed” to the consumer carbon tax should he become Liberal leader and prime minister, despite the policy’s unpopularity. “The consumer portion of the carbon price, I will continue to make the argument to Canadians that, actually, it enhances our ability to address climate change, and it does so in...

Stephanie Ha

Liberal leadership hopeful Frank Baylis noncommittal on eliminating consumer carbon tax

Liberal leadership hopeful Frank Baylis says eliminating the consumer carbon tax alone will not “solve the affordability issue for Canadians.”

Stephanie Ha

Poilievre to Trump: 'Canada will never be the 51st state'

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is responding to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s ongoing suggestions that Canada become the 51st state, saying it will “never happen.” “I have the strength and the smarts to stand up for this country and my message to incoming President Trump is that first and foremost, Canada will never be the 51st state of the U.S.,” Poilievre...

Stephanie Ha

Trump's border czar calls border security talks with Canada 'positive,' but 'actions have to follow'

Amid a potential tariff threat that is one month away, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan is calling talks with Canada over border security "positive" but says he is still waiting to hear details. "The conversation I have in Canada, I couldn't ask for a better conversation," Homan said in an exclusive interview with CTV's Power Play host...

Stephanie Ha

Most Canadians have heard about Freeland's resignation from Trudeau cabinet, new poll finds

The majority of Canadians heard about Chrystia Freeland’s surprise resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, a new poll released Tuesday found. According to the Abacus Data poll, 44 per cent of Canadians were following Freeland’s resignation either closely or fairly closely, while 39 per cent heard about it. Nineteen per cent of those polled said they did not hear...

Stephanie Ha

Premier Moe calls on Trudeau to denounce export taxes as retaliation option against Trump

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to publicly say that export taxes will not be used as a retaliatory measure should U.S. president-elect Donald Trump impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports, arguing that there are "other ways for us to have an impact." "I'm asking very publicly for the prime minister to...

Stephanie Ha

Federal government says 'not to confuse' premiers' differing opinions on Trump tariff retaliation, 'confident' in Canada's response

As it continues to tout a ‘Team Canada’ approach, the federal government is downplaying differing opinions from premiers on how Canada should respond to a potential 25 per cent tariff from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. “One should be careful not to confuse the odd public comment, with what is a clear desire to work together with the Government of Canada,”...

Stephanie Ha

Premiers disagree on whether Canada should cut off energy supply to U.S. if Trump moves ahead with tariffs

Some of Canada's premiers appeared to disagree with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on his approach to retaliatory measures, less than a day after he threatened to cut off the province's energy supply to the U.S. if president-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of punishing tariffs. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Ford said, "Well, first of all, it's a...

Stephanie Ha

Elon Musk calls Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post

Billionaire Elon Musk is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “an insufferable tool” in a new social media post on Wednesday. “Won’t be in power for much longer,” Musk also wrote about the prime minister on “X.”

Stephanie Ha

Transport Minister to summon airline CEOs as Air Canada set to charge carry-on fees for some passengers

Transport Minister Anita Anand says she will be calling Canadian airline CEOs to a meeting in mid-December after Air Canada says it will charge some passengers for carry-on bags in the new year. “Let's just say I'm not very happy today with what I've heard from Air Canada,” Anand said in an interview with CTV Power Play with Vassy Kapelos...

Stephanie Ha

Freeland says it was 'right choice' for her not to attend Mar-a-Lago dinner with Trump

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says it was "the right choice" for her not to attend the surprise dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Friday night. Freeland, who is the chair the revived cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and led Canada's NAFTA negotiations during Trump's first term in office...

Stephanie Ha

'We're going to be very visible': Minister Champagne on border plan amid Trump's tariff threat

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Canadian presence at the border it shares with the U.S. will be “very visible” in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats. “You can dispute some numbers, but the point is that we're going to show it. We're going to be very visible,” Champagne insisted to host Vassy Kapelos in an interview...

Stephanie Ha

Canadian team told Trump's tariffs unavoidable right now, but solutions on the table in surprise Mar-a-Lago meeting

During a surprise dinner at Mar-a-Lago, representatives of the federal government were told U.S. tariffs from the incoming Donald Trump administration cannot be avoided in the immediacy - as Trump voraciously believes in the effectiveness of tariffs - but solutions in the longer term are on the table particularly if the border is secured, two government sources who were at...

Stephanie Ha

Ford pushes for 'more proactive' border action after Trudeau meets with premiers about Trump

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the federal government to "take a more proactive approach at the border" following a call Wednesday night between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and all 13 premiers to discuss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threat. In a statement after the First Ministers' meeting, Ford said he "stressed that the federal government has been slow...