Mark Carney is defending Paul Chiang amid condemnation for his comments suggesting people collect a Chinese bounty on a Conservative rival; and, as the date for U.S. President Trump's self-proclaimed 'Liberation Day' nears, details over what tariffs he will impose remain vague.

Mark Carney is defending Paul Chiang amid condemnation for his comments suggesting people collect a Chinese bounty on a Conservative rival; and, as the date for U.S. President Trump's self-proclaimed 'Liberation Day' nears, details over what tariffs he will impose remain vague.

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CTV National News for Mar. 31: The problem the Paul Chiang controversy presents to Mark Carney 

Trump’s latest threat against Iran, posted to social media, is adding to tensions in the global energy market; five grocery stores throughout the country are facing fines over improper label use, with some customers saying the feel misled; one Saskatchewan food bank is hoping an accessible cooking class will help parents teach kids how to make affordable meals; and more.

Trump&rsquo;s latest threat against Iran, posted to social media, is adding to tensions in the global energy market; five grocery stores throughout the country are facing fines over improper label use, with some customers saying the feel misled; one Saskatchewan food bank is hoping an accessible cooking class will help parents teach kids how to make affordable meals; and more.

CTV National News for Saturday, March 21, 2026: Trump promises to ‘obliterate’ parts of Iran

U.S. forces are intensifying strikes on Iran and deploying more troops to the Persian Gulf, as tensions escalate; Iran is warning global targets could be at risk, raising concerns about possible attacks beyond the Middle East; Ontario plans to introduce legislation banning ticket resellers from charging more than face value to level the playing field for fans.

U.S. forces are intensifying strikes on Iran and deploying more troops to the Persian Gulf, as tensions escalate; Iran is warning global targets could be at risk, raising concerns about possible attacks beyond the Middle East; Ontario plans to introduce legislation banning ticket resellers from charging more than face value to level the playing field for fans.

CTV National News for Friday, March 20, 2026:  Is India involved in foreign interference in Canada?

Clashing narrative between the RCMP and CSIS over foreign interference in Canada from India; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has appeared on Joe Rogan's wildly popular but sometimes controversial podcast; Heavy rain in metro Vancouver triggered a landslide that left people trapped inside multiple homes. Plus, where does Canada fall in the World Happiness Ranking?

Clashing narrative between the RCMP and CSIS over foreign interference in Canada from India; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has appeared on Joe Rogan's wildly popular but sometimes controversial podcast; Heavy rain in metro Vancouver triggered a landslide that left people trapped inside multiple homes. Plus, where does Canada fall in the World Happiness Ranking?

CTV National News for Mar. 31: The problem the Paul Chiang controversy presents to Mark Carney

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