Foreign Affairs committee  Yes.

Foreign Affairs committee  I cannot say at this time. However, I know that, in 2004-2005, an inquiry was launched into his administration. In principle, there could also be charges brought against former president Aristide.

Foreign Affairs committee  Yes. According to Haitian law, he can return to the country. In addition, some two weeks ago, he was issued a diplomatic passport by the Haitian government.

Foreign Affairs committee  Yes.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you, sir. Former president Duvalier can be prosecuted by the Port-au-Prince court of first instance. The case is now before the investigating judge's office. The prosecution has actually brought the matter before the investigating judge's office, which is inquiring into it.

Foreign Affairs committee  The first thing we are looking for from your government is support. We are hoping for a political statement or political support of the Haitian government's initiative related to serious crimes against humanity. Second, we would of course ask that you share the expertise that Canada has developed in these types of prosecutions.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. First, I want to thank you and thank the members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development for providing me with the opportunity to tell you about a challenge that we have been faced with since January 16, 2011, in my country of Haiti.