John Baird, Canadian politician resigns

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After 20 years in provincial and federal politics, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has announced his retirement from Canadian Politics. The Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean has held many portfolios over his career, including Government House Leader, President of the Treasury Board, Environment Minster, Energy Minister, and Minister of Transport.

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Baird in a tractor with Chuck Strahl.

U.S. Secretary of State Kerry speaks with Minister of Foreign Affairs Baird after laying a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa

Baird with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Baird speaks about the failed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas during a press conference in Ottawa

Baird giving a press conference at DFAIT.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Baird speaks about Canada's response to the situation in Ukraine during a press conference in Ottawa

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Baird and former Speaker of the House of Commons Peter Miliken with their Parliamentarian of the Year awards.

Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird greets families during the Canadian Fallen Firefighters memorial in Ottawa

Baird greets families of fallen fire fighters.

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Baird with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Members of Parliament applaud to remarks made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Baird during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa

During Question Period in the House of Commons.

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