CTV National News for Tuesday, June 23, 2026: U.S. ambassador responds to questions on Canada-U.S. tensions

Longtime soccer fans took to the streets of Los Angeles after Canada’s historic win against South Africa in the World Cup knockout match; TSN’s James Duthie describes some of the stand out moments of the match, including the winning goal from Stephen Eustaquio; Pierre Poilievre is now calling for an ethics enquiry over Mark Carney’s plan to convert B.C. condos into affordable rent-to-own units; and more.

Two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have left hundreds dead and thousands more without access to clean water, food and shelter; more parents are speaking out about how their children with disabilities are being excluded from participating in summer camps; drivers who use diesel instead of gasoline say they’re still paying high costs to fuel up, despite the U.S. and Iran working on a peace deal; and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a national competition to redesign 24 Sussex Drive into an accessible, sustainable official residence; Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan tells CTV's Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos the threat from Russia extends beyond Ukraine; P.E.I. has the country's smallest gender pay gap, but earnings disparities persist across demographics, with some groups benefiting less; Voyageurs fans depart for Los Angeles to cheer on Canada as the team prepares to face South Africa in Sunday's World Cup match. 

Rescue crews race to find survivors after powerful twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela; Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed his call with U.S. President Donald Trump and key accomplishments from Parliament’s spring session; A new report suggests emergency room delays begin long before patients arrive.

Andrew Johnson reports from outside BC Place where Canada fell to Switzerland 2-1 to take second place in Group B at the FIFA World Cup; A memorial is building at the site in Côte-des-Neiges where a police officer and an innocent bystander were killed. Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports; Ottawa has unveiled the first three infrastructure projects considered to be key in the national interest. Abigail Bimman has the details.

Montreal mourns victims of the deadly attack as investigators reveal new details and police warn about copycat threats; A Canadian-led study is challenging traditional breast cancer care, finding some patients may benefit from less intensive treatment; U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra discussed Canadians returning to the U.S. and weighed in on relations between Ottawa and Washington. 

Genevieve Beauchemin reports from Côte-des-Neiges as police conclude their operation and address the shooter's motive; Police presence remains heightened in Melville, Sask., after gunfire injured two RCMP officers during a routine investigation.Inflation climbed to 3.2 per cent in May, its highest level in over two years.

Hundreds of Montreal homes experienced massive flooding after a severe storm dumped massive amounts of water on the community; CTV News has learned the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s Vice President of Operations Steve Roberts will resign; Industry Minister Melanie Joly and National Defence Minister David McGuinty are among those in Tokyo working on the new trade mission; and more.

Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz as retaliation to Israel launching strikes on Lebanon; thousands of fans marched through the streets of Toronto after the match, temporarily blocking roads and some streetcar service; and the leaders of Canada, U.S., and Mexico are set to meet on July 1, but will Trump agree to any of the deals?

History was made as Canada secured its first World Cup win and moved closer to a spot in the next round; Canadian businessman Frank Stronach was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women and acquitted on other charges; Ottawa plans to convert vacant Metro Vancouver condos into affordable housing as part of new measures to ease housing pressures in B.C.