CTV National News for Wednesday, April 8, 2026: Liberals near majority as another Conservative MP crosses the floor

The Liberals only need one more seat to reach a majority after another floor crossing, with three byelections set for Monday. The newly agreed-upon truce looks fragile as U.S. and Iran both claim victory and tensions linger over oil routes and Lebanon’s role and as oil prices fell and markets rallied after news of the ceasefire, with people now wondering if gas prices will drop – and how soon relief could reach the pumps.