CTV National News for Tuesday, June 23, 2026: U.S. ambassador responds to questions on Canada-U.S. tensions

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.

Montreal mourns victims of the deadly attack as investigators reveal new details and police warn about copycat threats; A Canadian-led study is challenging traditional breast cancer care, finding some patients may benefit from less intensive treatment; U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra discussed Canadians returning to the U.S. and weighed in on relations between Ottawa and Washington. 

Genevieve Beauchemin reports from Côte-des-Neiges as police conclude their operation and address the shooter's motive; Police presence remains heightened in Melville, Sask., after gunfire injured two RCMP officers during a routine investigation.Inflation climbed to 3.2 per cent in May, its highest level in over two years.

Hundreds of Montreal homes experienced massive flooding after a severe storm dumped massive amounts of water on the community; CTV News has learned the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s Vice President of Operations Steve Roberts will resign; Industry Minister Melanie Joly and National Defence Minister David McGuinty are among those in Tokyo working on the new trade mission; and more.

Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz as retaliation to Israel launching strikes on Lebanon; thousands of fans marched through the streets of Toronto after the match, temporarily blocking roads and some streetcar service; and the leaders of Canada, U.S., and Mexico are set to meet on July 1, but will Trump agree to any of the deals?

History was made as Canada secured its first World Cup win and moved closer to a spot in the next round; Canadian businessman Frank Stronach was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women and acquitted on other charges; Ottawa plans to convert vacant Metro Vancouver condos into affordable housing as part of new measures to ease housing pressures in B.C.

Toronto Police say attacks on Jewish schools, synagogues, businesses, and the U.S. Consulate may be tied to foreign actors; A reported U.S. data breach may have exposed Crime Stoppers tipster information; Several major Liberal bills remain unresolved including getting tougher on crime as Parliament breaks for the summer; NATO is pressing members, including Canada, to outline plans to meet defence spending targets ahead of next month's leaders' summit. 

A parliamentary committee recommends against expanding MAID to people with mental illness; Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the Iran agreement and signaled Canada could help with rebuilding efforts; A new report on the Titan submersible tragedy cites major regulatory gaps. Garrett Barry reports on what investigators say went wrong.

Toronto police say criminals used encrypted apps to recruit youth for attacks on Jewish schools, synagogues, and the U.S. consulate; Community groups are demanding an independent inquiry after Montreal police were suspended amid discrimination allegations; A hot mic caught U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney bantering at the G7.