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Hon. John R. Baird P.C.

Senior Business Advisor

Senior Business Advisor |

T: 416.777.5767

Toronto

Baird John
 
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T: 416.777.5767


Toronto

  • Education
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services

John Baird is a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones LLP and a former Senior Cabinet Minister in the Government of Canada.

An instrumental figure in bilateral trade and investment relationships, Mr. Baird has played a leading role in the Canada-China dialogue and worked to build ties with ASEAN countries. In addition, Mr. Baird has worked closely with international leaders to strengthen security and economic ties with the United States and Middle Eastern countries.

A native of Ottawa, Baird spent three terms as a Member of Parliament and four years as Foreign Minister. He also served as President of the Treasury Board, Minister of the Environment, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. Prior to entering federal politics, Mr. Baird spent ten years in the Ontario Legislature where he served as Minister of Community and Social Services, Minister of Energy, and Government House Leader.

In addition to his work with Bennett Jones, Mr. Baird sits on the advisory board of Barrick Gold Corp., the corporate boards of Canadian Pacific, Canadian Forest Products (Canfor), the FWD Group and PineBridge Investments. He also serves as a Global Strategic Advisor to Hatch Ltd, a Canadian global multidisciplinary management, engineering and development consultancy, and is a Senior Advisor at Eurasia Group, a global political risk consultancy.

Mr. Baird also volunteers his time with Community Living Ontario, an organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities, the Prince's Charities, the charitable office of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, and is a board member of the Friends of Israel Initiative. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from Queen’s University at Kingston.

Education

Queen's University, BA (Hons) Political Science

Recent Recognition

Churchill Society
Honoured at the Annual Churchill Society Dinner with the award for Excellence in the Cause of Parliamentary Democracy. 

Insights, News & Events

In the News

John Baird on Joe Biden and Keystone XL

November 10, 2020
       

Podcast

What Will the U.S. Election Mean for Canada?

November 10, 2020
       

Speaking Engagements

John Baird and Christy Clark on the Shape of Canadas Infrastructure Stimulus

May 14, 2020
       

Speaking Engagements

John Baird at RBC Economic Outlook 2020

January 21, 2020
       

In the News

John Baird on CTV's Question Period

October 27, 2019
       

In the News

John Baird on What's Most Important to Canadian Businesses

September 16, 2019
       

In the News

John Baird on BNN Bloomberg: NAFTA and U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement

August 28, 2018
       

In the News

John Baird on BNN Bloomberg

August 08, 2018
       

Announcements

John Baird Receives Honorary Doctor of Law LLD from Queen’s

June 01, 2018
       

In the News

John Baird on NAFTA Negotiations

May 16, 2018
       

In the News

John Baird on BNN Bloomberg on NAFTA and Trade

May 07, 2018
       

In the News

John Baird with National Post on Trade Opportunities

March 28, 2018
       

In the News

John Baird on BNN: NAFTA and Developments in U.S.

January 19, 2018
       

Blog

Eurasia Group’s Top Risks 2018: Impacts for Canadian Business

January 05, 2018
       

Announcements

John Baird Honoured by Churchill Society

November 24, 2017
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum

November 21, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird on BNN on G20 Summit

July 07, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird on the Aga Khan in National Post

May 15, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird on Business in Vancouver Radio on Canada/U.S. Relations

April 28, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird at Economic Club: Canada, the U.S. and the Next Four Years

April 07, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird on Kitco on U.S. Mining Competitiveness

March 08, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird on BNN on President Trump's Address to Congress

March 01, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird Talks Trump, Trade and Opportunity in Saskatchewan

February 27, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird in Bloomberg on Renegotiating NAFTA

January 22, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird on Donald Trump and Canada's Economy

January 02, 2017
       

Updates

What a Donald Trump Presidency Means for Western Canada

December 15, 2016
       

In the News

John Baird and Allan Gotlieb in Edmonton Journal on President-Elect Trump

December 02, 2016
       

Updates

What a Donald Trump Presidency Means for Canada

November 14, 2016
       

In the News

John Baird on BNN on Protectionism, Keystone XL and Carbon Policy

November 09, 2016
       

In the News

John Baird on NAFTA, TPP and President Trump in Canadian Lawyer

November 09, 2016
       

In the News

John Baird in Ottawa Citizen: Keynote Speaker at JNF Negev Dinner

October 29, 2016
       

In the News

John Baird in The Lawyers Weekly on US Election and Trade

September 21, 2016
       

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