CTV National News for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025: Rising food costs expected to continue in 2026

A closer look at the factors causing soaring grocery prices across Canada and why experts are projecting those costs to continue to rise in 2026; Tensions are high and expectations are low as the three North American leaders meet in Washington for the FIFA World Cup draw celebration; More on the stories that captured Canadians' attention and what personalities dominated the conversation in 2025, as Google reveals what Canadians clicked on.

the latest on a potential strike by unionized Air Transat pilots and what the impact could be for Canadians during the holiday season; Popular children's entertainer Raffi to discuss the message he hopes fans will take away from his latest release, 'ABC Democracy.'; A 17-year-old is facing several charges after using AI to allegedly create sexualized photos of teen girls at several Calgary high schools.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ordered twenty armoured vehicles from Canadian manufacturer Roshel, as they could fulfill the order in 30 days; The Canada-wide efforts led by the RCMP that led to record seizures of fentanyl and illegal drugs and what the investigation revealed; The outpouring support of an Alberta community after a three-year-old golden retriever with medical issues was abandoned at a dog park.

The toll U.S. tariffs are taking on Canada's steel industry after Ontario’s Algoma Steel had to lay off almost half of its workforce; Prime Minister Mark Carney's adjustments to his cabinet after MP Steven Guilbeault resigned due to Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta; The hurdles Alberta will face if it hopes to make its new pipeline a reality by the application deadline of July 1, 2026.

More on the famed Siebel Institute’s decision to relocate to Montreal after teaching the art of brewing for generations in Chicago; The reason behind International Testing Agency's decision to ban Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak from competition for two years; A Toronto senior who is accused of claiming a $1-million lottery jackpot for himself when he should have split it with two others.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering a trip to Washington next week, making it his third trip since being elected; A breakthrough form of therapy that is giving new hope to those suffering from glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive types of cancer; A potential deal between Ottawa and Alberta that could permit a new pipeline and how B.C. could throw a wrench into the plans.

The significant shift in trade talks between Canada and India as the G20 summit wrapped up on Sunday in Johannesburg, South Africa; Canada's new 'Lost Canadians' legislation and how this praised bill could negatively impact children adopted abroad in Canada; A Winnipeg man's horrifying hospital experience and a warning from doctors that these types of incidents are happening more often.

U.S. President Donald Trump's 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan and the growing calls by other nations that changes must be made; More from Johannesburg, South Africa, where Prime Minister Carney seized the opportunity to secure investment in Canada at the G20 summit; The mixed reactions from businesses after Canada Post and the union representing postal workers reached an agreement in principle.

The latest from Bella Coola, B.C., where a grizzly bear attacked students and teachers on a field trip, sending four to the hospital; Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached a deal in principle after two years of bargaining but have yet to finalize tentative agreement; The heartwarming story of a father and his nine-year-old son who are spreading joy through random acts of kindness in P.E.I.

How the Liberal government narrowly survived its final confidence vote and what factors led to the numbers landing in their favour; A closer look at the costs Canadians face after Statistics Canada's new report, which shows inflation cooled in October; A man and a woman in Ontario facing multiple charges in connection with thefts at mausoleums and cemeteries in the region.U.S. President Trump signs a bill directing the U.S. Department of Justice to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein.