CTV National News for Monday, August 31, 2026: Liberals handily clinched three federal byelections

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. 

Dozens of lawsuits allege OpenAI failed to alert police about violent chat logs before the Tumbler Ridge massacre; The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial remains deadlocked after five days of deliberations over the deaths of her three children; Rising oil prices tied to the Iran war are driving up pump costs as Ottawa extends its federal fuel tax pause into early 2027.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals regained a majority in the House of Commons after sweeping three by-elections; U.S. President Donald Trump’s online attacks and criticism of Canada are being credited with shaping the federal byelection results; The Liberals’ win in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord deals a blow to the Conservatives, raising questions about Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.

August 31, 2026: The Liberals handily clinched three federal byelections, and the results will have knock-on effects for more than just Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Tensions continue to rise between U.S. and Canada after Google Maps began changing Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S.-based users; Farmhouse Charm Candles expects to be missing out on about 20 per cent of their customers as U.S. tariffs take a toll on their business; few data from Statistics Canada finds that Canadians are avoiding the U.S., and it’s noticeably costing American businesses.