Abigail Bimman reports from Tokyo as Canada and Japan announce a new partnership to boost trade, energy, and defence cooperation. Canadians arrive at Pearson Airport after fleeing rising tensions in the Middle East amid limited flights as airlines suspend routes. Beth Macdonell reports. John Vennavally-Rao has more on the Canadian athletes participating in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games as they aim to bring home gold.

Abigail Bimman reports from Tokyo as Canada and Japan announce a new partnership to boost trade, energy, and defence cooperation. Canadians arrive at Pearson Airport after fleeing rising tensions in the Middle East amid limited flights as airlines suspend routes. Beth Macdonell reports. John Vennavally-Rao has more on the Canadian athletes participating in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games as they aim to bring home gold.

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CTV National News is Canada's most-watched national news program. Now you can stay up date Monday to Friday with the CTV National News Podcast, delivered nightly. Listen to Canada’s most trusted newscast featuring stories from here and around the world with a perspective that is distinctly Canadian and backed by the #1 news organization in Canada.

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CTV National News for Friday, March 6, 2026: PM Mark Carney strengthens Canada-Japan ties with new strategic partnership

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war with Iran will be over 'very soon', adding that 'it's the beginning of building a new country.' Adrian Ghobrial reports from the Kapikoy border crossing between Turkiye and Iran, as hundreds of families, including Canadians, flee to safety; Ottawa announces a nearly billion-dollar pledge by the federal government that aims to grow Canada's domestic drone and aerospace tech sectors. Mike Le Couteur has the details.

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war with Iran will be over 'very soon', adding that 'it's the beginning of building a new country.' Adrian Ghobrial reports from the Kapikoy border crossing between Turkiye and Iran, as hundreds of families, including Canadians, flee to safety; Ottawa announces a nearly billion-dollar pledge by the federal government that aims to grow Canada's domestic drone and aerospace tech sectors. Mike Le Couteur has the details.

CTV National News for Monday, March 9, 2026: Trump claims war in Iran will be over 'very soon'

As the war in Iran continues, more people are attempting to flee by seeking safe passage into Türkiye; a Canadian woman with a Palestinian husband says their families’ options for finding safety are limited; the federal government has officially called for three byelections, with two seats historically in Liberal stronghold; and more.

As the war in Iran continues, more people are attempting to flee by seeking safe passage into T&uuml;rkiye; a Canadian woman with a Palestinian husband says their families&rsquo; options for finding safety are limited; the federal government has officially called for three byelections, with two seats historically in Liberal stronghold; and more.

CTV National News for Sunday, March 8, 2026: War in Iran worsens as more people flee the region

Adrian Ghobrial reports from Istanbul, Turkiye, where Canadians are anxious to leave the Middle East as violence grows; Canadians arriving back to Toronto say the United Arab Emirates helped get them on a flight back home; community members are calling for Toronto police to do more to fight antisemitism in the region; and more.

Adrian Ghobrial reports from Istanbul, Turkiye, where Canadians are anxious to leave the Middle East as violence grows; Canadians arriving back to Toronto say the United Arab Emirates helped get them on a flight back home; community members are calling for Toronto police to do more to fight antisemitism in the region; and more.

CTV National News for Friday, March 6, 2026: PM Mark Carney strengthens Canada-Japan ties with new strategic partnership

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