Iran adds Azerbaijan to its targets as the U.S. and Israel carry out strikes, while Canadians continue to seek escape routes; U.S. President Trump now says he must be involved in picking Iran’s next leader, and PM Mark Carney left the door open to joining NATO allies in the Middle East. 

Iran adds Azerbaijan to its targets as the U.S. and Israel carry out strikes, while Canadians continue to seek escape routes;&nbsp;U.S. President Trump now says he must be involved in picking Iran&rsquo;s next leader, and&nbsp;PM Mark Carney left the door open to joining NATO allies in the Middle East.&nbsp;

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CTV National News for Thursday, March 5, 2026: Middle East war widens, and President Trump says he must help choose Iran’s next leader

Kenneth Law pleaded guilty to 14 charges of aiding suicide after the Crown withdrew murder charges tied to the international case; China's foreign minister is in Ottawa for talks with PM Mark Carney and Minister Anand, marking the first visit of its kind in a decade; Protesters gathered across Alberta for a day of action organized by labour groups opposing several UCP government policies.

Kenneth Law pleaded guilty to 14 charges of aiding suicide after the Crown withdrew murder charges tied to the international case;&nbsp;China's foreign minister is in Ottawa for talks with PM Mark Carney and Minister Anand, marking the first visit of its kind in a decade; Protesters gathered across Alberta for a day of action organized by labour groups opposing several UCP government policies.

CTV National News for Friday, May 29, 2026: Kenneth Law pleads guilty to 14 counts in international suicide case

Canada will purchase Saab’s GlobalEye system for Bombardier jets to boost Arctic surveillance and defence; Minister Dominic LeBlanc will visit Washington as Canada prepares for a major CUSMA review ahead of the July 1 deadline; Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault speaks with CTV News about resigning from his seat in the House of Commons and the reasoning behind his decision.

Canada will purchase Saab&rsquo;s GlobalEye system for Bombardier jets to boost Arctic surveillance and defence; Minister Dominic LeBlanc will visit Washington as Canada prepares for a major CUSMA review ahead of the July 1 deadline;&nbsp;Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault speaks with CTV News about resigning from his seat in the House of Commons and the reasoning behind his decision.

CTV National News for Wednesday, May 27, 2026:  Canada turning to Sweden for new Arctic surveillance jets

Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault is leaving the Liberal caucus and stepping away from politics; Canada is adding border precautions as officials respond to an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and assess risks to Canadians; Two politicians were ejected after a heated exchange at Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislature amid a growing online controversy.

Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault is leaving the Liberal caucus and stepping away from politics; Canada is adding border precautions as officials respond to an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and assess risks to Canadians; Two politicians were ejected after a heated exchange at Newfoundland and Labrador&rsquo;s legislature amid a growing online controversy.

CTV National News for Thursday, March 5, 2026: Middle East war widens, and President Trump says he must help choose Iran’s next leader

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