NATO's secretary general thanked U.S. President Trump for driving the alliance's new defence-spending target of 5 per cent of GDP; and, the CBSA is investigating the ease with which Iranian officials with links to the Iranian regime appear to be able to enter Canada.

NATO's secretary general thanked U.S. President Trump for driving the alliance's new defence-spending target of 5 per cent of GDP; and, the CBSA is investigating the ease with which Iranian officials with links to the Iranian regime appear to be able to enter Canada.

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CTV National News for June 25: Why NATO is crediting Trump for its new defence-spending target of 5 per cent GDP

U.S. President Donald Trump says America no longer needs allied support in its war with Iran;  British Columbia’s push to recruit U.S. health workers is paying off, but critics say shortages remain; Canadian home sales fell again in February with prices slipping in some regions, though a spring rebound is expected.

U.S. President Donald Trump says America no longer needs allied support in its war with Iran; &nbsp;British Columbia&rsquo;s push to recruit U.S. health workers is paying off, but critics say shortages remain; Canadian home sales fell again in February with prices slipping in some regions, though a spring rebound is expected.

CTV National News for Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Trump doubles down on demand for allies to help open the Strait of Hormuz

Joy Malbon has more on the response from U.S. President Donald Trump after his call on NATO allies to assist in Iran was met with resistance; Annie Bergeron-Oliver examines Canada's inflation numbers from February and why some experts are warning that there could be a spike due to the war in Iran; Genevieve Beauchemin has the details after Montrealers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski took home an Oscar for their animated short film.

Joy Malbon has more on the response from U.S. President Donald Trump after his call on NATO allies to assist in Iran was met with resistance; Annie Bergeron-Oliver examines Canada's inflation numbers from February and why some experts are warning that there could be a spike due to the war in Iran; Genevieve Beauchemin has the details after Montrealers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski took home an Oscar for their animated short film.

CTV National News for Monday, March 16, 2026: Trump doubles down on demand for allies to help open the Strait of Hormuz

PM Carney’s Nordic trip focused heavily on safety, Arctic security, sovereignty, and more; Israel says the recent fatal strikes into Lebanon were targeting Hezbollah, a military group backed by Iran; One Alberta family says her family has been feeling ‘hopeless’ as they attempt to leave Qatar; and more.

PM Carney&rsquo;s Nordic trip focused heavily on safety, Arctic security, sovereignty, and more; Israel says the recent fatal strikes into Lebanon were targeting Hezbollah, a military group backed by Iran; One Alberta family says her family has been feeling &lsquo;hopeless&rsquo; as they attempt to leave Qatar; and more.

CTV National News for June 25: Why NATO is crediting Trump for its new defence-spending target of 5 per cent GDP

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