Canada Haiti

• 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, 2024
  
• 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, 2024
  
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• Haiti crisis: Joly says Canada will ‘support solutions’ as UN plan takes shape

  The United Nations Security Council approved a multinational force Monday to help combat violent gangs in Haiti, which Kenya has offered to lead.

  World

  Oct 3, 2023
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• Canada to coordinate assistance for Haiti in agreement with Dominican Republic

  Both countries agree that the Haiti crisis requires enhanced international cooperation, humanitarian, and security assistance, the statement said.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
• Canada opts to boost Haiti police over any military intervention

  Last fall, the unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry asked for a military intervention to clear out the gangs and allow for humanitarian aid.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
• Canadian defence investments have ‘changed the tone’ of U.S. relations: ambassador

  Ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden's first visit to Canada next week, Ottawa's ambassador to the U.S. says the two allies are closely aligned and in touch on a range of issues.

  Politics

  Mar 19, 2023
• Canadian military likely lacks capacity to lead Haiti mission: Gen. Wayne Eyre

  Officials in Ottawa say the U.S. has lobbied hard for Canada to take on the role, and U.S. President Joe Biden may carry that message again when he visits Ottawa.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2023
• Former Haiti prime minister vows to fight Canada’s sanctions

  Canada sanctioned Laurent Lamothe last November, alleging he facilitated gang activity in Haiti, a charge he vehemently denies.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2023
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• More Canadian help coming to Haiti — but will the military be there?

  Justin Trudeau announced a slate of new supports, but stopped short of signalling support for the kind of military intervention its de facto prime minister is asking for.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
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• Trudeau arrives in Bahamas for Caribbean summit as Haiti crisis deepens

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to depart Wednesday for the Bahamas, where members of the Caribbean Community are gathering to discuss regional issues.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023