CTV National News for Sat., Oct. 24, 2026: B.C. elects Conservative government in snap election
CTV National NewsShow Notes
B.C. has officially elected interim Conservative Party leader Lorne Doerkson as premier after David Eby called a snap election, P.E.I. schools say fewer international students are leading to increased tuition pressures for domestic students in the province; Carney’s new strategic partnership includes a plan for trade, defence, and energy, but not all Canadians are convinced; and more.
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