CTV National News for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026: Carney begins high-stakes investment summit

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.