Canada’s ambassador will stay in Haiti despite rising violence: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada's ambassador to Haiti will remain in the country. She said the decision sends an important message to Haitians and to Canadians.
Canada
Mar 24
Canada begins Haiti airlift evacuations after weather delay
Canadian passport-holders are being offered a chance to leave as Haiti undergoes food shortages and escalating violence from armed gangs.
Canada
Mar 26
In Haiti, how gangs working together are adding to the ‘uncertainty’
Canada's ambassador to Haiti says the willingness of gangs in the Caribbean country to work together and coordinate is adding to the 'uncertainty' of the current crisis.
Canada
Mar 17
Canada reducing Haiti embassy staff amid ‘volatile situation’
Only 'essential personnel' will remain at Canada’s embassy in Haiti as Ottawa says it is temporarily reducing the size of its mission in the Caribbean nation.
Canada
Mar 14
As Haiti violence continues, U.S. begins helicopter evacuations of citizens
A department spokesperson estimated that more than 30 U.S. citizens a day would be able to depart Haiti on multiple helicopter flights.
U.S. News
Mar 20
As Haiti rocked by chaos, what you need to know about the last 48 hours
Haiti's unelected prime minister, Ariel Henry, will step down once a transition council and temporary replacement have been appointed, he said on Monday.
World
Mar 12
Canada attending emergency meeting on Haiti amid gang violence
Canada is sending an official to attend an emergency meeting in Jamaica, following an invite from Caribbean leaders who want to discuss escalating gang violence in Haiti.
Canada
Mar 11
Canada is evacuating ‘most vulnerable’ citizens from Haiti: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has airlifted 18 Canadians out of Haiti, as assisted departures began from the Caribbean nation on Monday.
Canada
Mar 25
Canadian military aiding embassy in Haiti includes elite unit: sources
Global Affairs says military members are currently working with the Canadian embassy in Haiti to assist with "contingency planning" as violence in the country escalates.
Canada
Mar 22
Haitian Montrealers raise concerns, dim outlooks over violence in Haiti
Haitian community leaders in Montreal are expressing dismay at current efforts to quell the outbreak of violence by armed gangs in the Caribbean country.
Canada
Mar 12
Haiti extends state of emergency as health care nears ‘collapse’
Haiti's government on Thursday said it would extend a state of emergency around Port-au-Prince for another month following a wave of gang violence.
World
Mar 7
‘Catastrophic’: Quebecers worry about family amid crisis in Caribbean country
Members of Quebec's Haitian community are worried as violence in Haiti has escalated in recent weeks. Some fear the country could be on the verge of collapse.
World
Mar 11
Canadians in Haiti warned to shelter in place as gang violence continues
Canadians are advised to stock up on essentials and shelter in place, or if they cannot to limit their movements as Haiti sees escalating gang violence.
Canada
Mar 11
Violence escalates in Haiti’s capital as PM visits Kenya to finalize security mission
A gang leader took responsibility for the outburst of violence in Port-au-Prince marked by heavy gunfire, saying it was a demonstration against the Haitian government.
World
Feb 29
Haiti gangs try to take control of main airport, hours after seizing biggest prisons
Authorities have ordered a nighttime curfew in an attempt to regain control of Haiti's streets after an explosion of violence during the weekend.
World
Mar 4
Alberta man unable to leave Haiti amid violence in capital
A maelstrom of violence is churning through Haiti's capital as thousands try to flee the grips of ruthless gangs, including an Alberta man waiting out the violence.
Canada
Mar 14
Canada UN ambassador to attend emergency meeting about crisis in Haiti
Unrelenting gang attacks have paralyzed Haiti for more than a week and left it with dwindling supplies of basic goods.
Canada
Mar 10
Haitian Montrealers call for special program for those immigrating from home country
Given the situation in Haiti now, advocates believe the Canadian government should grant the asylum seekers in Canada permanent residency status on humanitarian grounds.
Canada
Mar 27
Ottawa sets $80.5M for Kenya-led multinational security mission in Haiti
The money will go towards a multinational security mission led by Kenya to support efforts by the Haitian National Police to combat gang violence, Global Affairs Canada said.
Canada
Feb 22
Slain Haitian president’s widow among dozens indicted in assassination case
The final report from a judge investigating Jovenel Moïse's killing also indicted ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, among others.
World
Feb 19