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

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 …

Power Play #2171: Trump provides update on operation in Iran

Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman; The Front Bench with Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie; Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz.

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

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 historic…

CTV National News for Saturday, March 7, 2026: Canadians leave Middle East as violence increases

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 antisem…

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

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 Vennav…

Power Play #2170: Ottawa, Alberta reach agreement to streamline major projects

Former CIA Director Gen. (Ret'd) David Petraeus; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Marie Vastel; NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis.

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

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. 

Power Play #2169: Carney: Canada won’t rule out military participation in Middle East conflict

Dennis Horak, former Head of Mission/Chargé d'affaires in Iran & retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, Tony Clement and Monte Solberg; Pollster Nik Nanos.

CTV National News for Wednesday, March 4, 2026: NATO ally Turkey targeted as Middle East conflict escalates

Turkey is on alert after an Iranian missile was shot down over its airspace, marking the first time a NATO member has been targeted; Canadian drivers are not pumped about rising gas prices; Meteor fireball behind mysterious flash and boom over Vancouver.

Power Play #2168: War spreads across Middle East

Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong; CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.