Montreal: Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird: The International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO , an agency of the United Nations, has been based in Montreal since it was established 1947, according to CBC. But on April 11, Qatar submitted an offer to move the headquarters to Doha when ICAO's lease in Montreal expires in 2016. The offer was discussed when the ICAO met on April 22 and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird's office says the Harper government is working hard to keep the headquarters for the organization that regulates international air transportation in Montreal, its "natural home." Canada is currently in negotiations to keep ICAO in Montreal through 2036. On Thursday afternoon, Baird sought and received unanimous consent for a motion in the House of Commons that said Montreal "should remain the rightful host" and endorsed all efforts by governments to keep it there. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.