Department Of Foreign Affairs: Federal Budget

Office Of Religious Freedom Dept: In last year s federal budget, the Department of Foreign Affairs saw its spending cut by $170 million. But Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird made sure his cherished Office of Religious Freedom went unscathed, according to The Chronicle Herald. Not much is known about this initiative, which was announced during the May 2011 federal election campaign, other than its aim of promoting religious freedom around the world and shining a light on religious persecution and with its official launch last week, you can also be sure that it will generate some controversy in Ottawa and beyond, as well as inside the government. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.