Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird: Iraq

Stephanie Duhaime Dept: The mission will be housed in the British Embassy in Baghdad, and will be overseen by new charge d affaires, Stephanie Duhaime, according to CTV. Boosting diplomatic ties with Iraq will give Canadian businesses access to a growing market, which needs the services of Canadian construction and engineering companies, among others and With an eye towards Iraq growing economy and oil sector, the Canadian government announced the opening of a new diplomatic mission Monday, as Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird became the second cabinet minister to visit the country this year. We are very excited about our engagement in Iraq, very excited about our engagement in the Gulf and in the Arab world. Our only apology is it taken too long. But it a big step in opening a new relationship, not only a new chapter in relations, but a new volume, Baird told News in a telephone interview from Iraq. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.