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Ariel Henry presented his resignation in a letter released on the same day that a council tasked with choosing a new prime minister and Cabinet for Haiti was sworn in.

The formation of the council was expected to soon trigger the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, but a new provision said he would step down when a new premier is chosen.

It was announced last week that Canada would use helicopters to get Canadians from Port-au-Prince to an undisclosed location, then bring them to Montreal by chartered flight.

Global Affairs Canada says it has helped more than 250 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their close relatives leave the country.

Earlier this month, a state of emergency and curfews were extended in Haiti.

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.

Canadian passport-holders are being offered a chance to leave as Haiti undergoes food shortages and escalating violence from armed gangs.

The government has also arranged for a charter flight for Canadians who pay a market rate to fly between the Dominican Republic and Montreal.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has airlifted 18 Canadians out of Haiti, as assisted departures began from the Caribbean nation on Monday.

A department spokesperson estimated that more than 30 U.S. citizens a day would be able to depart Haiti on multiple helicopter flights.

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'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.

Toronto FC, pivoting after a deal for an overseas player fell through, added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr.

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.

Haiti's unelected prime minister, Ariel Henry, will step down once a transition council and temporary replacement have been appointed, he said on Monday.

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.

Haitian community leaders in Montreal are expressing dismay at current efforts to quell the outbreak of violence by armed gangs in the 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.

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.

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.