John Baird Confirms He’s Considering Running for Tory Leadership

John Baird Confirms He’s Considering Running for Tory Leadership
Former federal cabinet minister John Baird announces his resignation in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Feb. 3, 2015. Baird has confirmed he's consdering entering the federal Conservative Party's leadership race. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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OTTAWA—Conservative heavyweight John Baird has confirmed he’s thinking about throwing his hat into the federal party’s leadership ring.

The former minister told Global’s The West Block on Sunday that’s he’s taking calls and weighing his options.