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

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.

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?

Police in Manitoba and Nova Scotia have uncovered an alleged cross-Canada plot by two teens to simultaneously attack two schools. Paul Hollingsworth reports; Two men have been arrested following a response by NORAD to escort two international flights headed to Montreal due to a 'security incident.' ; Abigail Bimman has the latest on a Canadian mother and daughter who are apparently being held in an ICE detention centre following a routine stop in Texas.

U.S. President Donald Trump says America no longer needs allied support in its war with Iran;  British Columbia’s push to recruit U.S. health workers is paying off, but critics say shortages remain; Canadian home sales fell again in February with prices slipping in some regions, though a spring rebound is expected.

Joy Malbon has more on the response from U.S. President Donald Trump after his call on NATO allies to assist in Iran was met with resistance; Annie Bergeron-Oliver examines Canada's inflation numbers from February and why some experts are warning that there could be a spike due to the war in Iran; Genevieve Beauchemin has the details after Montrealers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski took home an Oscar for their animated short film.

PM Carney’s Nordic trip focused heavily on safety, Arctic security, sovereignty, and more; Israel says the recent fatal strikes into Lebanon were targeting Hezbollah, a military group backed by Iran; One Alberta family says her family has been feeling ‘hopeless’ as they attempt to leave Qatar; and more.

The controversial annual rally was met with counter protestors and a strong police presence in downtown Montreal; Heather Wright reports from Türkiye, where NATO military technology has been essential in intercepting air-based attacks; Carney’s visit to Norway coincides with the one-year anniversary of the day he was sworn in as prime minister; and more.

Joy Malbon has more on the war in Iran, including America’s grisly message about Iran’s new supreme leader. Heather Wright reports from Istanbul, where NATO says it intercepted an Iranian missile headed toward Turkiye. And as Paul Hollingsworth explains, the spike in global oil prices could soon be felt beyond the pump.

Judy Trinh reports on where the government's ambitious investment into Canada’s northern defences are going and when development will begin; Rachel Aiello examines what's at stake amid the federal government's latest push for a bill that would give police powers to access to online information; Joy Malbon has the latest after an armed shooter reportedly attempted to ram a vehicle with explosives inside into a Detroit synagogue on Thursday.

Mike Le Couteur gauges the reaction in Ottawa following NDP MP Lori Idlout's crossing the floor to the Liberals, putting the party two seats shy of a majority; First Nations chiefs from western Canada met with King Charles on Wednesday to reaffirm their relationships with the crown. Kathy Le explains; Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest on a slow-moving storm across Canada that could affect millions, causing disruptions and delays due to freezing rain.