Canada’s ex-Foreign Affairs Minister appointment to Barrick raises questions – Mining.com
April 1, 2015
Canada’s former Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, who stepped down from cabinet in February, has drawn widespread critic as the ex-politician has recently accepted two high-paying positions in the private sector.
On Friday, Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) revealed in securities filings that Baird would join the global mining company’s advisory board on international affairs. And on Monday, Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) filed regulatory documents that showed Baird has been nominated for a seat on the transportation giant’s board of directors.
While in office Baird received a lobbyist sent by Barrick to discuss international relations, mining and trade with him several times — most recently in May 2013.
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