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John Baird, who recently resigned as Canada’s minister of foreign affairs, is joining Bennett Jones LLP as a senior advisor.

“Bennett Jones’ domestic and global reach across diverse economic sectors and its commitment to being Canada’s leading resources focused business law firm, made it a natural fit for me,” Baird said. “I am excited to continue my interest in Canada-China relations, the Bennett Jones office in Beijing being a further draw for me to the firm.”

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Baird will work in the firm’s public policy and government affairs practice. Baird also served as president of the Treasury Board, minister of the environment, minister of transport, infrastructure and communities, and leader of the government in the House of Commons. Prior to federal office, he was an MPP and cabinet minister in Ontario.

“Mr. Baird’s expertise in government, domestic and international business and natural resources will provide invaluable advisory insight and counsel to our clients,” said Hugh MacKinnon, chairman and chief executive of Bennett Jones. — FP