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Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver airports will be open to private investment; CTV’s Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang explains who could invest in Canadian airports and how new tax deductions could affect investment and Canadians; Former prime ministers Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper are taking part in the summit. Judy Trinh looks at why and what to expect from Harper’s closing remarks.

Prime Minister Carney launched Canada’s first investment summit as Ottawa courts global capital and seeks closer ties with the EU; Prime Minister Mark Carney clarifies Canada’s position on EU ties after a Wall Street Journal headline suggested associate membership; Leading AI figures warn the technology could threaten humanity, renewing debate over safety and the need for guardrails.

PM Carney’s international investment summit hopes to bring major financial gains into Canada; municipalities throughout the country say Ottawa needs to help support them better to help fix community infrastructure; hundreds of firefighters converged on Ottawa to remember those who died, putting their lives on the line for others; and more.

Trump continued to make claims about Canada while golfing in Ireland; a new report from Statistics Canada says income and security are contributing factors for Canadians choosing to have kids; Canadians may expect a dip in flight prices, despite multiple airlines struggling to pay for fuel; and more.

Garrett Barry has more on some of the remarkable stories emerging on how the town of Gander, N.L., acted at a moment's notice to help on 9/11; Rachel Aiello examines how the relationship between Canada and the U.S. has changed over the decades since 9/11; Heather Butts shares the unique stories by citizens of Gander, N.L., as they continue to spread a message of hope 25 years after 9/11.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a joint declaration on defence, minerals and drone technology; PM Mark Carney says Canada is ready to strike a deal with the U.S. as tariffs and counter-tariffs continue to hit Canadian businesses; Gander, N.L., welcomes U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra ahead of the 9/11 anniversary event in the face of controversy.

Mike Le Couteur examines the impact on businesses across Canada as they try to manage under double-digit U.S. tariffs and a potential ban of their products; As many late-night hosts return from summer break, U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada was a main talking point. Joy Malbon explains; Adrian Ghobrial looks at the growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles in Canada as the price of oil and gas continue to climb.

Mike Le Couteur has more on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to Canadians and where things stand as the Canada-U.S. trade war enters a new phase; Joy Malbon reports on how the Canada-U.S. trade war could impact the upcoming U.S. midterm elections as new counter-tariffs come into effect; Amanda Lang breaks down U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest move to ban Canadian products from U.S. government contracts and what it all means for Canadians.

Trump continues to post on social media taking aim at Canada as PM Carney’s retaliatory tariffs are taking effect in just a few days; a massive storm has led to widespread destruction in Cape Breton, with emergency crews working constantly to help with the damage; some business groups say Ontario should implement a stronger labour code to prevent potential strikes form happening; and more.

A major rainstorm with high winds has caused massive damages across Cape Breton; a new survey from Nanos Research finds Canadians showing widespread support for Carney’s counter tariffs against the U.S.; Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in e-bikes and e-scooters, continue to cause fires in major cities like Toronto; and more.

Canada's labour market lost 42,000 jobs in August, surprising economists as trade tensions with the U.S. cloud the economic outlook; Prime Minister Mark Carney will host Canada’s biggest investment summit with a goal of securing $1 trillion in capital over five years; Rogers Stadium sustained significant storm damage, raising questions about whether the AC/DC concert on Sept. 16 can move ahead.

Toronto and southern Ontario are cleaning up after a storm brought torrential rain, hail, and ferocious winds; The Lindsay Clancy trial is prompting new conversations about postpartum psychosis and how patients and families can get support; Pioneering feminist activist and advocate for women's rights Gloria Steinem has died at 92.

Dozens of lawsuits allege OpenAI failed to alert police about violent chat logs before the Tumbler Ridge massacre; The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial remains deadlocked after five days of deliberations over the deaths of her three children; Rising oil prices tied to the Iran war are driving up pump costs as Ottawa extends its federal fuel tax pause into early 2027.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals regained a majority in the House of Commons after sweeping three by-elections; U.S. President Donald Trump’s online attacks and criticism of Canada are being credited with shaping the federal byelection results; The Liberals’ win in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord deals a blow to the Conservatives, raising questions about Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.

August 31, 2026: The Liberals handily clinched three federal byelections, and the results will have knock-on effects for more than just Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Tensions continue to rise between U.S. and Canada after Google Maps began changing Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S.-based users; Farmhouse Charm Candles expects to be missing out on about 20 per cent of their customers as U.S. tariffs take a toll on their business; few data from Statistics Canada finds that Canadians are avoiding the U.S., and it’s noticeably costing American businesses.

Lake Ontario’s newest piece of signage is just the latest in an ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S.; tariffs are usually passed down to the consumer, but some Canadian businesses say they’re opting to pay extra to help their customers; dozens of Canadians are still missing after a deadly landslide in Nepal; and more.

Unifor rallies in Ottawa, urging Ottawa to protect workers and jobs amid escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions; Canada’s economy shows strength and resilience with strong second-quarter growth, fuelled by a jump in exports and domestic investment; Ottawa says 32 Canadians are missing in Nepal after devastating floods killed at least 570 people. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on what Canada's doing to help.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. government agencies; Trade talks remain uncertain as Canada and the U.S. make moves on French-language protections and seafood tariffs behind the scenes; Quebec heads to the polls Oct. 5 as the CAQ faces a tight race amid trade tensions and renewed talk of separation.

Heather Wright has the latest on the rescue efforts in Nepal after a flash flood washed away villages and towns throughout the region; Mike Le Couteur has more on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and how provinces are responding to the latest round of U.S. tariffs; Vassy Kapelos weighs in on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat and what could come from PM Mark Carney's meeting with European Union leaders next month.