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As Ottawa officials prepare to investigate whether Uber is breaking taxi regulations, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird tweeted some support for the ride-sharing company on Saturday.

Uber, the app company that connects drivers with customers, was already in more than 200 other cities when it started up in Ottawa this past week.

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Baird tweeted on Saturday night, suggesting he’s among Uber’s supporters in the capital, unlike Mayor Jim Watson.

75 minutes. 5 calls. No cab. Tonight I see the need for more competition with @Uber // @Uber_Ottawa #ottcity — John Baird (@HonJohnBaird) October 5, 2014

On Monday, the city is expected to start enforcing taxi rules against Uber and the drivers working with the company. Susan Jones, Ottawa’s general manager of emergency and protective services, has said the city may resort to undercover investigations and fines could be as high as $20,000.

Free promotional rides, up to 10 per customer and worth up to $20 each, are due to end on Sunday. Once rides are being provided for a fee, Jones said Uber should be complying with taxi rules, including having a broker’s licence, hiring licensed cab drivers and using vehicles licensed as taxis.