John Baird
Canadian politician and Foreign Affairs Minister
Born
May 26th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as a Canadian politician, holding significant roles within the government. Elected as a Member of Parliament representing Ontario. Appointed as the 10th Minister of Foreign Affairs, overseeing Canada's international relations. Played a crucial role in various diplomatic efforts and policy formulation during tenure. Retired from politics in 2015, concluding a prominent career in service to the country.
Served as Minister of Foreign Affairs
Represented the riding of Ottawa West—Nepean
Held the position of Minister of Transport
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