Former Tory Minister Baird Criticizes CBC for Saying He ‘Praised’ Trudeau

Then federal cabinet minister John Baird announces his resignation in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Feb. 3, 2015. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Former Conservative cabinet minister John Baird is criticizing the CBC after it reported that he had praised the prime minister’s “political acumen” while introducing him at an event.

“The Liberal Party’s publicly funded spin machine is back at it. Political success does not equal competent leadership of Canada,” tweeted Mr. Baird on July 18.