Two Albertans who only recently were able to escape from Haiti as gang violence continues to keep the Caribbean country in a state of turmoil are speaking out about the ongoing crisis and the gratitude they feel because they are safe. “I’ve been there probably 10 times,” Barry Kalinski said of the country. “There’s lots … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A spokeswoman for Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says 36 Canadians have now brought out of Haiti by helicopter. On Monday, Joly had said the first group of 18 had already left, but Global Affairs Canada later clarified that their departure was put off due to bad … Read more
Wedne Colin says he feels like he’s leading a “double life,” living in Montreal but constantly worrying for his family in Haiti. “It’s like we’re here, but at the same time we’re in Haiti,” he said Monday in an interview. “We can’t get rid of Haiti, Haiti follows us. Haiti sticks to our skin.” Colin … Read more
Canadians in Haiti are being advised to stock up on food, water and medications and shelter in place as gang violence in the country continues to escalate. The advice was issued Sunday night as Global Affairs Canada updated its travel advisory for the country. The update came hours before officials from multiple countries, including Canada … Read more
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
Heavily armed gangs tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport on Monday, exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers in the latest attack on key government sites in an explosion of violence that includes a mass escape from the country’s prisons. The Toussaint Louverture International Airport was closed when the attack occurred, with no … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Ariel Henry met for the first time Tuesday with officials from various countries who are part of an international steering committee aimed at boosting the country’s beleaguered police department as it awaits the potential deployment of a foreign armed force to help it fight gangs, according … Read more
