CTV National News for Tuesday, June 9, 2026: Air Canada pilot accused of flying 17 years without a valid licence

About this episode

The episode discusses an Air Canada pilot accused of flying without a valid licence for 17 years, along with updates on the Gordie Howe Bridge and Ontario's priorities in trade negotiations.

Police allege an Air Canada pilot flew hundreds of commercial flights over 17 years without a valid licence; PM Carney confirmed that the Gordie Howe Bridge will open this week, marking a major Canada-U.S. link amid ongoing trade tensions; Doug Ford says U.S. officials rolled out the red carpet in Washington as he pushed Ontario’s priorities ahead of CUSMA negotiations. 

Topics covered

• aviation safety
• trade relations
• political negotiations
• transportation infrastructure
• licensing issues

Keywords

• Air Canada
• pilot licence
• Gordie Howe Bridge
• Doug Ford
• CUSMA negotiations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Air Canada, PM Carney

Places: Gordie Howe Bridge, Ontario, Washington

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