CTV National News for Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Millions of Canadians under extreme heat warnings

Kathy Le spoke to Albertans at the Calgary Stampede to gauge whether new pipeline plans have affected their stance on separation; Canadians from all walks of life are gathering in Houston ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup match between Canada and Morocco; and, Superstar Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce at a star-studded, strictly private ceremony, in one of New York’s most iconic venues.

PM Carney announced that the oil tanker ban on the north coast of B.C. will remain in place amid talks of a potential pipeline route. Mike Le Couteur reports; The oil and gas industry, and its relationship to the federal government, is playing a large role in Alberta’s separation debate. Kathy Le talks to Albertans to learn more; After a W5 investigation British police have announced a national response to combat organized networks of offenders accused of drugging and assaulting women.

Rachel Aiello reports on the U.S. declining to renew CUSMA and what it means going forward as it enters an annual review process; A new Nanos poll reveals that Canadians are cutting back on summer vacations amid economic uncertainty. Garret Barry explains; Adrian Ghobrial has more on the dangerous heatwave across Canada and why meteorologists believe it is just a taste of what this summer has in store.

Millions of Canadians are facing yellow or orange-level heat warnings as temperatures soar to the mid-30’s. John Vennavally-Rao reports; PM Carney is rolling back Trudeau-era environmental protections as Canada looks to secure economic stability as an energy superpower. Mike Le Couteur reports; Moroccan-Canadians across the country are feeling torn, yet elated, as both countries gear up to face each other in the Group of 16. Adrian Ghobrial reports.

Search efforts have been called off for six people who went missing after a charter boat sank in the Strait of Georgia, near Vancouver. Ben Miljure reports; Two Ottawa boys, aged seven and 12, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide carried out by their father; The first heatwave of summer is settling in across Canada, with Toronto expected to have its hottest Canada Day ever. John Vennavally-Rao reports.

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.