CTV National News for Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Bank of Canada keeps inflation in mind as they hold key rate at 2.25 per cent

The head of Iran’s soccer federation and delegation were refused entry to Canada over alleged IRGC ties before the Vancouver FIFA Congress; Fuel costs jump again across Canada, with experts warning further increases are coming; A new multinational bank based in Canada aims to fund defence firms with major loans and boost growth. 

 The Bank of Canada keeps rates steady, citing inflation and global uncertainty, while outlining scenarios ahead for housing and business sectors; Families sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company failed to flag the attacker’s online activity.

One year after Mark Carney’s minority win, the Liberals now hold a majority and unveiled a mini budget; The UAE’s departure from OPEC raises fresh doubts about the group’s influence and what it could mean for oil supply and gas prices; Despite UK-U.S. tensions over Iran, both sides struck a diplomatic tone as U.S President Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Parents and youth demanded urgent action against online harms, with some politicians beginning to respond after a troubling case emerges; A new fund will let Canadians invest in nation-building projects and Premier Christine Fréchette meets U.S. leaders as a Quebec firm closes, citing tariffs, as CUSMA negotiations loom. 

The suspect, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after firing shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner; members of the trucking industry say the high gas and diesel prices are causing them to limit cross-border trips; B’nai Brith, one of Canada’s largest Jewish organizations, says antisemitic hate crimes have increased since the Israel-Hamas war began; and more.

An alleged shooter has been taken into custody after firing shots shortly after the beginning of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, thousands of people lined up around the block with empty bags and suitcases with the hope of getting free groceries; Ottawa residents say the water levels are beginning to go down, but experts say more flooding could be around the corner; and more.

Rachel Aiello reports on Ottawa's latest big project approval after greenlighting a $4-billion expansion of Enbridge's pipeline system on B.C.'s west coast; Genevieve Beauchemin looks at how travellers could be impacted as airlines across the world cancel numerous flights amid the ongoing jet fuel shortage; John Vennavally-Rao reports on the fast-approaching deadline to submit your taxes for the 2025 season and what experts say some people miss when filing.

Experts warn of a dangerous online group targeting teens; Ottawa pushes back as Washington raises trade concerns ahead of CUSMA talks; and a Toronto woman is being held by ICE after losing her green card after a divorce. 

A war of words between Canada and the U.S. over trade 'irritants' ahead of CUSMA talks, with PM Carney saying Canada has concerns too; Air Transat, Air Canada, WestJet, and Lufthansa trim flight schedules as war-fueled oil spikes disrupt travel and raise costs; and a new U.K. tobacco bill targets a smoke-free generation but faces enforcement questions. 

Mike Le Couteur breaks down the panel that includes familiar faces from politics, along with union leaders, industry representatives, and titans of finance; Adrian Ghobrial has the latest on the mass shooting at a popular tourist destination in Mexico that claimed the life of a Canadian woman on Monday; Kathy Le looks at a new report that found roughly 20 YouTube channels working in a coordinated effort to spread misleading content about Alberta separation.