Canada

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to brief Liberal MPs on Friday morning about the government's position on the war that has now engulfed Iran and surrounding countries in the Middle East, after some both privately and publicly raised concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney's initial statement regarding the U.S.-Israeli strikes, CBC News has learned.

Four sources with knowledge of the event told CBC News about the briefing, which will take place virtually as the House of Commons is not sitting this week.

One source said the briefing will provide MPs a chance to learn about the situation in Iran and consular services provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

The source also said MPs will have a chance to ask questions about Canada's position and the government's messaging, given Carney's multiple statements on the matter.