OTTAWA — Foreign Minister Anita Anand said she welcomes different viewpoints ahead of a Friday meeting with her party’s caucus, after her government’s shifting stance on the Iranian conflict has faced criticism. “The Liberal Party of Canada has always been a party with numerous viewpoints, and we welcome diversity,” said Anand, during a virtual press conference on Friday. On Saturday, the prime minister released a statement in support of the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran and their attempts to stop Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSince Saturday, Carney’s stance on the Iranian conflict has evolved, during his international trip in India, Australia and Japan. The foreign minister said her government is also working with Air Arabia and Emirates for flight departures from the UAE, and expects 150 people to depart through these block bookings this weekend.

Source: National Post March 06, 2026 17:24 UTC