CBC News: The National | U.S.-Iran ceasefire strained to breaking point

April 9, 2026 | The shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire is strained by Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's attacks on Lebanon and new threats from the White House. How the latest Conservative defection threatens Pierre Poilievre's leadership. And how Radio-Canada tapped into an alleged bogus maple syrup case.

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