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Weapons of Mass Destruction: Syria Attack Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird

Syria attack Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird: Baird said he agreed with comments by British Foreign Secretary William Hague that the world needs to respond, according to CBC. "We are of one mind that these weapons have been used and that a firm international response is needed." Check for the latest updates on the crisis in Syria Syria chemical attack killed hundreds, UN envoy says Harper and Obama want 'firm response' to Syria attack Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says the world must respond to the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime or risk the weapons being used again in Syria and in future conflicts. "In 2013, that someone could use these type of weapons of mass destruction with impunity would not only set a very bad precedent for the ongoing conflict in Syria, but also, frankly, would give a green light to any dictator to use these weapons of mass destruction against their own people in future conflicts," Baird said in Montreal. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.