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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. “It’s one of our strengths, in fact, and so I have great respect for my caucus colleagues across the board, and very much look forward to hearing their viewpoints, as I know the prime minister does as well.”...