Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird: Middle Eastern Country

AMMAN, Jordan Dept: Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced the aid after meeting with senior Jordanian officials, including the country's King Abdullah, on Sunday, according to CTV. Jordan's generosity in hosting an influx of Syrian refugees is a model for all. AMMAN, Jordan -- Canada is giving the Middle Eastern country of Jordan an additional $13 million to help deal with a crush of Syrian refugees. Jordan has consistently demonstrated a leadership role in the pursuit of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, and it continues to lead in the face of the ongoing crisis in Syria, Baird said in a statement. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.