Syrian Opposition: Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird: Baird told s Question Period that while the government abhors the violence used by the Syrian regime against its own people, it is growing increasingly alarmed by the number of radical jihadists joining the opposition rebel forces, according to CTV. As the 2-year-old Syrian war continues, Baird says the Canadian government has become increasingly concerned over the fate of religious minorities in a post-Assad Syria and While the U.S. says its considering providing arms or other support to Syrian rebels, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says that Canada is working closely with allies but continues to oppose the idea of funding militants due to radical Jihadists making their way into the movement. Canada is one of the only Western countries who hasnt recognized the Syrian opposition and this is one of the reasons why: Its no longer just a few hundred al Qaeda affiliated people. Its a substantial number of radical extremists that have come from all over the world, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.