CTV National News for Friday, Oct. 17: Ottawa announces new plan to beef up Canada's border security

Ottawa announces its new border plan that aims to crack down on illegal guns and drugs coming into Canada; RCMP forcefully denies claims made by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre that the agency shielded former PM Justin Trudeau from criminal charges; An uptick in ferry travel is giving a boost to local businesses following Ottawa's reduction of ferry fares this summer.

The Carney government’s new crime bill set to be tabled next week after years of people calling for justice reform in Canada; Carter Hart’s return to the NHL after being acquitted in a sexual assault trial in July; a family's frustrating experience after Air Canada assigned their 18-month-old a lone seat, several rows away from the family.

Ottawa’s response to auto manufacturer Stellantis opting to move its production to the U.S. as a direct result of U.S. tariffs; Federal Conservatives unveil new plan to improve job prospects for youth in Canada; Multiple Canadian airports public information systems were hacked with pro-Hamas messages Wednesday.

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.