Was it ever John Baird’s foreign policy? By: David Carment , / 10 February, 2015 If Harper led Canada’s role abroad, Baird’s real impact was in creating division at home. By David Carment.
The Verdict on John Baird By: Cameron Tulk , / 4 February, 2015 Man of principle or Harper’s mouthpiece? The nation’s pundits assess Canada’s outgoing foreign minister.
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs resigns By: OpenCanada Staff , / 3 February, 2015 John Baird confirmed his resignation Tuesday in Ottawa. Early reaction to the news was full of surprise, early analysis and predictions.
Baird’s Honesty Gap By: Roland Paris , / 16 April, 2013 Roland Paris on why John Baird calling the location of his controversial meeting in East Jerusalem “irrelevant” doesn’t add up.
With Allies Like These, Who Needs Enemies? By: John Hancock , / 12 October, 2012 France is supposed to be Canada’s ally, but they don’t always act like it.
Living in Glass Houses By: John Hancock , / 5 October, 2012 Don’t fault the UN for international dysfunction – we’re all partially to blame says John Hancock.
Baird’s Canadian Exceptionalism By: Jennifer Jeffs , / 3 October, 2012 Jennifer Jeffs on John Baird’s speech to the UN General Assembly
Knowing Our Limits, Playing To Our Strengths By: Jennifer Jeffs , / 17 September, 2012 Canada needs to respect its place as a middle power says Jennifer Jeffs.
The End of “Jaw-Jaw” By: Jennifer Welsh , / 9 September, 2012 Jennifer Welsh on the decision to close the Canadian embassy in Iran.
The Next Minister of Defence? By: Roland Paris , / 12 June, 2012 John Baird is the toughest minister in the cabinet. Just the man the PM might pick for defense.
Ask Baird By: OpenCanada Staff , / 6 June, 2012 A year ago, John Baird became Canada’s minister of Foreign […]
Bad Media is Better Than None. By: Jennifer Jeffs , / 6 January, 2012 Our withdrawal from Kyoto put Canada in the international limelight. Now let’s take advantage, argues Jennifer Jeffs.
NATO’s Success in Libya By: Roland Paris , / 31 October, 2011 In Libya “not only was the worst avoided, but the result was a remarkable success,” says Paris.
Secrets? What Secrets? By: André Pratte , / 18 September, 2011 André Pratte believes Canadians should not overestimate the information held on Parliament Hill.
The Prospect of Mature Canada-China Trade Relations By: OpenCanada Staff , / 8 August, 2011 Foreign Minister John Baird vowed, during his July 16-20 trip […]