Judy Trinh examines how the war in Iran is driving up costs globally as well as the U.S. military bill after Iran shot down two U.S. aircraft on Friday; Kamil Karamali has more on the struggle some pre-construction condo buyers in Toronto are facing amid Canada's condo market downturn; Genevieve Beauchemin shares an inside look at the strategic reserve and how it is preventing a potential shortage during this year's slow production.

Judy Trinh examines how the war in Iran is driving up costs globally as well as the U.S. military bill after Iran shot down two U.S. aircraft on Friday; Kamil Karamali has more on the struggle some pre-construction condo buyers in Toronto are facing amid Canada's condo market downturn; Genevieve Beauchemin shares an inside look at the strategic reserve and how it is preventing a potential shortage during this year's slow production.

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CTV National News for Friday, April 3, 2026: Prices across the globe increase as the war in Iran escalates

Graham Richardson examines Pierre Poilievre's push for Ottawa to cut the federal tax on fuel until the end of 2026, as businesses and consumers feel the squeeze; John Vennavally-Rao has the latest on Artemis II's mission and what issues the crew encountered as they conducted a series of important tests; Andrew Johnson has more on the arrest made by Vancouver police and how widespread the issue of Pokémon card theft is becoming in Canada.

Graham Richardson examines Pierre Poilievre's push for Ottawa to cut the federal tax on fuel until the end of 2026, as businesses and consumers feel the squeeze; John Vennavally-Rao has the latest on Artemis II's mission and what issues the crew encountered as they conducted a series of important tests; Andrew Johnson has more on the arrest made by Vancouver police and how widespread the issue of Pok&eacute;mon card theft is becoming in Canada.

CTV National News for Thursday, April 2, 2026: Poilievre proposes Ottawa cut taxes on fuel amid surging prices

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first non-American beyond low Earth orbit on a historic mission around the Moon; U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to declare mission accomplished in Iran soon, while continuing to criticize NATO; Restrictions on American alcohol imports are driving demand for Canadian made spirits, giving local distilleries a major boost.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first non-American beyond low Earth orbit on a historic mission around the Moon; U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to declare mission accomplished in Iran soon, while continuing to criticize NATO; Restrictions on American alcohol imports are driving demand for Canadian made spirits, giving local distilleries a major boost.

CTV National News for Wednesday, April 1, 2026: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first non-American beyond low Earth orbit on a historic mission around the Moon

Former diplomat and noted advocate Stephen Lewis, father of new federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis, dies at 88 after a battle with cancer; As a new wave of strikes hit Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump tells allies facing high fuel costs to 'get their own oil, and as the Iran conflict continues to escalate, so do the prices at the pump. 

Former diplomat and noted advocate Stephen Lewis, father of new federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis, dies at 88 after a battle with cancer;&nbsp;As a new wave of strikes hit Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump tells allies facing high fuel costs to 'get their own oil, and as the Iran conflict continues to escalate, so do the prices at the pump.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Friday, April 3, 2026: Prices across the globe increase as the war in Iran escalates

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