Pro-Israeli Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird Resigns
Outspoken ally of Israel Baird announces sudden resignation from politics, as supportive Canadian regime liable to shift in elections.
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Canada Hopes Egypt will Free Al-Jazeera Journalist Soon
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says he is hopeful Egyptian-Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy will be released soon.
Ya'alon: We are Fighting Hamas and The Hague
In a meeting with Canadian FM Stephen Baird, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon discusses regional issues and Israel's challenges.
Canada 'Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with Israel'
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird meets Netanyahu, says fighting terror is this generation's big struggle.
Watch: Angry Palestinians Hurl Eggs at Canadian Minister
The motorcade of Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird was struck by eggs as he left a meeting with PA counterpart Riyad al-Malki.
Canada Condemns 'Dangerous' PA ICC Bid
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird slams ICC bid as 'provocative,' urges return to bilateral negotiations.
Canadian FM: Palestinians Trying to Circumvent Negotiations
Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird calls on UN Security Council to reject PA resolution calling for imposed Israeli withdrawal.
Canada Urges EU to Place Hamas Back on Terror Blacklist
Canada's Foreign Minister calls on the EU to "take the steps necessary to keep Hamas listed as a terrorist entity."
Canada 'Disappointed' by Anti-Israel Conference in Geneva
Canada's Foreign Minister denounces the "one-sided and politicized conference" to be held in Geneva against Israel.
Canadian FM Condemns Palestinian Attacks, Incitement
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird: Those who incite 'cannot plead ignorance when terrorist attacks like today’s occur.'
Canada Calls on the World to Fight IS
"The international community must unite to destroy this scourge," says Canadian Foreign Minister about the Islamic State group.
Talks Ongoing to Free 43 UN Peacekeepers in Golan Heights
Canadian FM blames Assad for spiraling security situation, as rebels capture UN forces, hold others in 'tense' stand-off.
Canada Slams UNHRC Gaza Committee 'Sham'
Canadian FM Baird says decision by UN to investigate 'war crimes' allegations against Israel is 'an utter shame and will do nothing.'
U.S., Canada Criticize UNHRC Over Bias Against Israel
United States and Canada criticize the United Nations Human Rights Council over its intention to investigate the IDF's operations in Gaza.
Canada's FM Demands Probe into Rockets at UNRWA Schools
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird says he is "appalled" to hear of rockets being found in UN run schools in Gaza.
Canadian FM Calls to Demilitarize Palestinian Authority, Gaza
John Baird calls on Abbas to take up the responsibility he claimed in forming unity government, control Gaza and return teens.
Canada 'Tremendously Concerned' About the Muslim Brotherhood
Canadian Foreign Minister notes Canada's 'aggressive stand when it comes to listings [of terror groups]' but does not commit to ban.
'Canadian Ambassador To Israel Shouldn't Be Jewish'
CBC anchor arouses outrage in interview with Canadian FM by suggesting new Amb. unfit for post - because he is Jewish.
Canada: We're Not Lifting Iran Sanctions - For Now
Canadian government welcomes Iran deal, but will not lift sanctions until proven that Iran is keeping its end of the agreement.
Canada 'Deeply Skeptical' About Iran Deal
Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird declares his country's sanctions against Iran will remain in "full force".
Steinitz Hopes Canada Can Influence Western Powers on Iran
Minister will meet with Prime Minister Harper and Foreign Affairs Minister Baird, before flying on to Washington.
Canada's FM: We're Not Neutral on Israel's Security
Canada's Foreign Minister reiterates his country's commitment to Israel, warns the world not to be fooled by Iran's conciliatory remarks.
Baird: 'Israel Has No Greater Friend Than Canada'
“Israel has no greater friend in the world than Canada,” Canadian Foreign Minister tells Arutz Sheva.
Canada Freezes Trade with Iran
Canada ratchets up its sanctions against Iran, bans almost all exports to and imports from the country.
Egypt Summons Canadian Envoy Over Baird's Jerusalem Visit
Egypt's foreign ministry summoned Canada's charge d'affaires in Cairo, over FM John Baird's visit to eastern Jerusalem.
PA Summons Canadian Envoy to Protest FM's Visit to Jerusalem
The Palestinian Authority summoned Canada's envoy over Foreign Minister John Baird's meeting with Livni in eastern Jerusalem.
Canada's FM Meets Livni in Eastern Jerusalem, PA Fumes
Canada’s Foreign Minister meeting Justice Minister Livni in her eastern Jerusalem office is a "slap in the face", says PA official.
Canadian FM Meets Netanyahu, Peres; Hails 'Special Friendship'
Canadian FM John Baird hailed his country's "special friendship" with Israel in Jerusalem talks with PM Netanyahu, President Peres.
Peres: We Thank Brave Canada for Breaking Iran Relations
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres
AIPAC: Canadian FM Voices Skepticism Over Negotiations with Iran
Baird at AIPAC conference: "We will not back down on sanctions and pressure just for Iran showing up at the negotiating table."
Canada Confirms that Canadian is Linked to Burgas Attack
Canada confirmed that a suspect linked to a bomb attack on Israeli tourists in Bulgaria is a dual Canadian-Lebanese national.
Canada Expands Sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Canada expands sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Islamic Republic.
Canada Calls Back Diplomats After UN Bid
Canada orders back delegates to Israel and Ramallah in order to assess the implications of UN's recognition of 'Palestine'.
Hamas Welcomes, U.S. Condemns UN Vote
Hamas hails the UN decision to recognize 'Palestine', calls it a victory. "The decision changes nothing," says U.S. ambassador Rice.
PA Arabs Celebrate as World Reacts to UN Decision
"World countries have given Bibi Netanyahu a slap in the face," says Meretz chairwoman Zehava Galon.
Canada's FM Stands Up to 'The Evil Regime in Iran'
Canada's top diplomat blasted Iran for human rights violations and religious intolerance at a meeting of world parliamentarians.
Canada Condemns Iranian VP for Anti-Semitic Remarks
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, condemned the anti-Semitic statements made by Iran's Vice President during a UN conference.
Canada Joins Israel in Blocking Hamas at UNHRC
Israel and Canada joined forces to block a Hamas official from addressing a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
Canadian FM: Israel Has Every Right to Feel Threatened by Iran
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister compares Iran's threats against Israel to the Nazi Holocaust
Shalom: Sanctions on Iran Must be Toughened Now
Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom: If the sanctions against Iran are not toughened, it will take over the Middle East.
Canadian Foreign Minister Visits Kfar Chabad
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird munched on matzah and pressed the flesh Tuesday in a visit to Israel's Kfar Chabad village.
Canadian FM: PA Statehood Bid 'Profoundly Wrong'
Canadian FM John Baird said his nation 'does not stand behind Israel; Canada stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel.
Canada Imposes New Sanctions on Syria
Canada tightens its sanctions on Syria, bans export of software for telephone and internet monitoring.
Canada Won't Raise UNESCO's Funding
Canada announces that it will not contribute additional funds to UNESCO over its decision to accept the PA as a full member.
Canada’s Foreign Minister Supports Israel in UN Speech
Canada's Foreign Minister said in his address to the UN that his country "will not accept or stay silent" while Israel is attacked.
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