CTV National News for July 8: Active military members among four arrested for trying to start an anti-government militia

Experts say U.S. President Trump's threat of imposing 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports is part of his trade negotiation strategy; and, job creation in Canada was up in June, the first substantial bump the country has seen since the start of 2025.

U.S. President Trump announced a 35 per cent on Canadian imports starting Aug. 1 in an open letter to PM Carney on social media; and, a shooting targeting a restaurant in B.C. is believed to be politically motivated.

Three people are in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a targeted stabbing attack on the midway of the Calgary Stampede; and, U.S. President Trump says a 50 per cent tariff on imported copper will come into effect as of Aug. 1, citing national security concerns.

Two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been arrested and charged with trying to start an anti-government militia; and, as the death toll rises above 100 following flash flooding in Texas, questions grow over who is to blame for the scale of the tragedy.

As Alberta and Ontario sign a memorandum to boost trade, a new report is casting doubt on the economic benefits of falling interprovincial trade barriers; and, criticisms are growing over the lack of warnings for a flash flood that has killed at least 90 people in central Texas.

Thousands took to the streets to mark the Fourth of July, with some taking in parades while others took part in protests; and, Canada's military has launched an investigation into a Facebook group where members posted racist, misogynistic and homophobic content.

Bomb threats grounded dozens of flights at airports in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver; and, U.S. President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' has passed in Congress despite its unpopularity among voters.

A jury found Sean 'Diddy' Combs not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking, but guilty on lesser prostitution charges; and, Canada's auto industry says Canada's EV mandate is a massive liability amid uncertainty over U.S. President Trump's trade war.

Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast came together to celebrate national pride on the 158th Canada Day; and, here’s what federal and provincial governments will have to do to realize the full economic benefits of inter-provincial trade.

Canada and the U.S. confirmed trade talks have resumed after Ottawa dropped its digital service tax over the weekend; and, PM Mark Carney has declared a byelection in August for a rural Alberta riding vacated to allow Pierre Poilievre to run for a seat.