CTV National News for Thursday, June 18, 2026: Suspect arrested as Toronto police link antisemitic attacks to foreign actors

Toronto Police say attacks on Jewish schools, synagogues, businesses, and the U.S. Consulate may be tied to foreign actors; A reported U.S. data breach may have exposed Crime Stoppers tipster information; Several major Liberal bills remain unresolved including getting tougher on crime as Parliament breaks for the summer; NATO is pressing members, including Canada, to outline plans to meet defence spending targets ahead of next month's leaders' summit. 

A parliamentary committee recommends against expanding MAID to people with mental illness; Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the Iran agreement and signaled Canada could help with rebuilding efforts; A new report on the Titan submersible tragedy cites major regulatory gaps. Garrett Barry reports on what investigators say went wrong.

Toronto police say criminals used encrypted apps to recruit youth for attacks on Jewish schools, synagogues, and the U.S. consulate; Community groups are demanding an independent inquiry after Montreal police were suspended amid discrimination allegations; A hot mic caught U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney bantering at the G7.

One day after the U.S.-Iran peace framework agreement, questions remain over its implementation amid regional flashpoints; World leaders welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal as negotiators work through key issues before Friday's signing; A 12-year-old is facing attempted murder charges after hitting a Toronto police officer with an allegedly stolen car. 

Trump has now confirmed on social media that a deal between the U.S. and Iran has been reached, with the Strait of Hormuz set to finally re-open; PM Mark Carney's Ireland trip includes visiting his family's ancestral town, meeting distant cousins, and more; Ottawa’s new strategy will change the way food is bought, sold, and distributed in the country; and more.

Windsor residents are among those confused why the Gordie Howe bridge between Canada and the U.S. remains closed; OPP are now investigating after five death and additional adults were injured in a car crash near Kitchener, Ont.; Montreal police say 16 officers total have either been reassigned or suspended amid serious allegations of racism; and more.

Heather Wright reports on Canada’s draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina as fans flood the streets of Toronto for Canada’s first-ever World Cup home game; Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen speaks with CTV's Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina about bringing the world together through collaboration; TSN's James Duthie discusses Team Canada's performance in their draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina and how this could affect them in the tournament.

The Gordie Howe bridge opening was delayed due to confusion, despite plans for a Friday ribbon-cutting in Windsor; U.S. President Donald Trump questioned a new trade deal as his ambassador to Canada suggested a path forward; Trade, defence, and AI are on the agenda as PM Mark Carney heads to France to meet with world leaders at the G7 summit; With less than 24 hours until Toronto's first World Cup match, Canada's host cities say they are ready for kickoff. 

U.S. President Donald Trump says his country doesn't need Canada's goods, saying he's 'not looking to renew' CUSMA amid trade talks; The Bank of Canada holds rates steady as economic uncertainty grows in the wake of U.S. President Trump's latest trade comments; New legislation would restrict social media access for children under 16 and tighten rules on AI chatbots to limit harmful content. 

Police allege an Air Canada pilot flew hundreds of commercial flights over 17 years without a valid licence; PM Carney confirmed that the Gordie Howe Bridge will open this week, marking a major Canada-U.S. link amid ongoing trade tensions; Doug Ford says U.S. officials rolled out the red carpet in Washington as he pushed Ontario’s priorities ahead of CUSMA negotiations.