Canada is evacuating ‘most vulnerable’ citizens from Haiti: Joly – National

Canada is evacuating ‘most vulnerable’ citizens from Haiti: Joly – National

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has airlifted 18 Canadians out of Haiti, as assisted departures began from the Caribbean nation on Monday. “We know the security situation has deteriorated in recent weeks,” Joly said. “Now the gangs have taken the airport leaving no way to leave Port-au-Prince without putting families in danger.” Joly … Read more

Canada attending emergency meeting on Haiti amid gang violence – National

Canada attending emergency meeting on Haiti amid gang violence – National

Canada is sending an official to attend an emergency meeting in Jamaica on Monday, following an invite from Caribbean leaders who want to discuss escalating gang violence in Haiti. A spokesperson for the office of Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, will attend the meeting. Rae, who … Read more