Baird compiled a strongly pro-abortion voting record, and campaigned for homosexual "rights" abroad, but was also known as a defender of religious liberty internationally.
Russian refugee claims “related to this particular issue will of course be looked at very seriously by our very generous system,” said Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander.
“Just who does John Baird think he is, using taxpayers’ money to promote his own personal agenda and endeavouring to set standards of the laws of foreign countries?” asked Gwen Landolt, National Vice-President of REAL Women of Canada.