CTV National News for Friday, June 5, 2026: Millions of Canadians receive one-time GST top-up for groceries and essentials

Trump has now confirmed on social media that a deal between the U.S. and Iran has been reached, with the Strait of Hormuz set to finally re-open; PM Mark Carney's Ireland trip includes visiting his family's ancestral town, meeting distant cousins, and more; Ottawa’s new strategy will change the way food is bought, sold, and distributed in the country; and more.

Windsor residents are among those confused why the Gordie Howe bridge between Canada and the U.S. remains closed; OPP are now investigating after five death and additional adults were injured in a car crash near Kitchener, Ont.; Montreal police say 16 officers total have either been reassigned or suspended amid serious allegations of racism; and more.

Heather Wright reports on Canada’s draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina as fans flood the streets of Toronto for Canada’s first-ever World Cup home game; Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen speaks with CTV's Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina about bringing the world together through collaboration; TSN's James Duthie discusses Team Canada's performance in their draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina and how this could affect them in the tournament.

The Gordie Howe bridge opening was delayed due to confusion, despite plans for a Friday ribbon-cutting in Windsor; U.S. President Donald Trump questioned a new trade deal as his ambassador to Canada suggested a path forward; Trade, defence, and AI are on the agenda as PM Mark Carney heads to France to meet with world leaders at the G7 summit; With less than 24 hours until Toronto's first World Cup match, Canada's host cities say they are ready for kickoff. 

U.S. President Donald Trump says his country doesn't need Canada's goods, saying he's 'not looking to renew' CUSMA amid trade talks; The Bank of Canada holds rates steady as economic uncertainty grows in the wake of U.S. President Trump's latest trade comments; New legislation would restrict social media access for children under 16 and tighten rules on AI chatbots to limit harmful content. 

Police allege an Air Canada pilot flew hundreds of commercial flights over 17 years without a valid licence; PM Carney confirmed that the Gordie Howe Bridge will open this week, marking a major Canada-U.S. link amid ongoing trade tensions; Doug Ford says U.S. officials rolled out the red carpet in Washington as he pushed Ontario’s priorities ahead of CUSMA negotiations. 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging policy changes to address growing separatist sentiment and strengthen national unity; Former Supreme Court justice and human rights advocate Louise Arbour was sworn in as Canada’s 31st Governor General; The federal government announced support for airlines facing fluctuating fuel costs amid a fragile Iran ceasefire. 

The Israeli military says Iran fired 11 missiles towards the country, all of which were intercepted amid ongoing and escalating violence; Poilievre is expected to call for a united Canada and speak against the separatist movement in Alberta; Maria Sarrouh speaks to Douglas and Roberta Jenkins, who are suing the P.E.I. government over the amount of PFAS in their private well; and more.

June 6: The Canadian government is considering a mixed fleet of fighter jets that could total more than its initial target of 88 aircraft, according to industry sources.

A new federal GST top-up is reaching eligible Canadians, with some families receiving hundreds of dollars in added support; Canada's labour market exceeded expectations last month, adding 88K jobs while the national unemployment rate dropped to 6.6%; With the World Cup set to begin in Toronto next week, officials are outlining final preparations for transit, traffic, stadium readiness, and safety.