CTV National News for Oct. 9, 2025: Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire

Many are looking to Ottawa for answers as mounting U.S. tariffs continue to devastate Canada’s softwood lumber industry; Progressive Conservatives are projected to form a majority government in Newfoundland and Labrador, ending a decade of Liberal rule; China proposes deal to Canada to drop tariffs on their electric vehicles in exchange for dropping tariffs on Canadian canola.

Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages and Israel released thousands of Palestinian prisoners and detainees; World leaders gathering for the Peace Summit in Egypt as U.S. President Donald Trump signs a document cementing his Gaza peace plan; Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand's trade talks with India and the potential benefits, as well as the criticism of the partnership.

PM Carney announced a series of measures to make life more affordable for families, despite adding 60,000 new jobs in September, Canada’s unemployment rate held at just above 7 per cent. Plus, Canadian winemakers see a surge in sales. 

Israel’s Cabinet approved U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas; Canadian auto leaders push back on U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s claim Canada must come ‘second’ in the auto sector.

The latest from the Bronx after the Toronto Blue Jays have eliminated the New York Yankees, advancing them to the Championship Series;  U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the peace plan and what’s next; The tough line of questioning Prime Minister Mark Carney faced on his return to Ottawa and the new development of an old project.

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with U.S. President Trump as more tariffs looms, the two organizers of the 'Freedom Convoy' protests in Ottawa were given conditional sentences of 18 months, two families speak out about how life has changed since the Oct. 7 attack two years ago. Plus, the fight to save a monumental fountain in San Francisco. 

Mike Le Couteur breaks down the big expectations as PM Mark Carney will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday; Sarah Plowman takes a closer look at the new tariffs on Canadian lumber and the impact the tariffs are having on Canadian cabinet makers in New Brunswick; Kathy Le has the latest on the ongoing contract talks after Alberta teachers began a province-wide strike Monday, shutting down schools across the province.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming visit with U.S. President Donald Trump and the possible outcomes of the meeting;  The next step in potentially ending the war in Gaza, as an indirect meeting between Israel and Hamas is set to take place in Egypt Monday; A closer look at the increase of 'hallway medical care' becoming normalized amidst overcrowding, leaving families frustrated.

Hamas agreed to a conditional release of all Israeli hostages in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan; What to expect from the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump next week; New data from Stats Canada that shows a significant rise in obesity amongst Canadians over the recent years.

Synagogues everywhere are on high alert after a man drove his vehicle into a U.K. synagogue and began stabbing people; A longtime bail and parole advocate Tom O’Sullivan, sheds light on the urgent need for parole, bail reform in Canada; Latest data shows despite housing affordability in Canada going down, some cities are trending in a different direction.