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Statement by Minister Baird on Situation in Syria

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Location: House of Commons Foyer, Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario

Description: John Baird, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, reiterates Prime Minister Harper’s call for Bashar al-Assad, president of the current Syrian regime, to immediately step down so true reform can begin.

Duration: 5:15

File Size: 4.99 MB

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Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Description: John Baird, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, today issued the following statement on the situation in Syria.

Duration: 02:03

File Size: 24.7 MB

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On August 13, 2011, Minister Baird made a statement announcing that Canada is taking measures to freeze the assets of additional individuals and entities associated with the Syrian government.

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Date Modified:
2011-08-23