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Bob Rae: Global coronavirus solution to be top priority in UN ambassador role
United Nations ambassador, Bob Rae, says his focus will be working to craft a globally coordinated effort to limit the fallout from the ongoing coronavirus crisis.Rae, former Ontario NDP premier and interim federal Liberal party leader, was named to the position last month when Canada’s outgoing ambassador stepped aside following the loss of the country’s bid for a seat on the UN Security Council, and takes on the new role next week.In an interview with The West Block guest host Farah Nasser, Rae weighed in on what the role abroad will look like for him.“This is a global pandemic, which is going to require some global solution.