CTV National News for Thursday, October 1, 2026: Ottawa backs new Alberta-to-West Coast oil pipeline project

Ottawa has deemed a proposed West Coast oil pipeline a national-interest in a push to expand Canada’s energy sector; The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates the Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail line could cost up to $113B, excluding a Kingston stop; A U.S. research group says rogue AI agents used 'aggressive techniques' to target government websites, including Archives Canada;

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and three crewmates have launched on a six-month NASA and SpaceX mission to the ISS.