Foreign Affairs committee  I think Ambassador Carrière mentioned earlier that at the present time the situation is such that it would be very difficult for Haiti to hold elections. What is needed first is an agreement between the various parties on a way forward. There is a difference of opinion as to when

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much for your question. Actually, we are closely monitoring the health situation related to COVID‑19 in Haiti. Canada has already contributed $12 million to the COVID‑19 effort. In terms of vaccines, I think we're now looking at other countries that we can donate

Foreign Affairs committee  Yes, perhaps we will respond in writing.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much for your question. I will answer it, but Mr. Carrière or Ms. Cesaratto could add something. Indeed, we are the largest donor after the United States, but we cannot act alone. We need to work with our partners and international organizations. In New York, Ca

Foreign Affairs committee  That is something that Canada has done in the past. In the Americas, the OAS has a very strong reputation and experience in doing that, and Canada has supported those missions financially and with personnel, so I think it's something we would look at quite positively.

Foreign Affairs committee  Sylvia, can I pass the floor to you for that one?

Foreign Affairs committee  Thanks very much. I'll respond and then, if possible, maybe Ambassador Carrière can follow. The Core Group really plays out on the ground and in Haiti amongst the ambassadors and representatives. First to Mr. Foote's comments, I think his comments were directed towards the Gove

Foreign Affairs committee  Whether in the OAS or at the UN, or bilaterally between ourselves and the interim government or the various civil society groups or opposition, we are clear that there needs to be this agreement going forward and that without it there is no real chance of elections taking hold.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much for your question. I will ask my colleague Ms. Cesaratto to answer it. Ms. Cesaratto?

Foreign Affairs committee  If I may, Mr. Chair, I will answer the question. Of course, we agree that Haitians themselves must find the solution, and we encourage all parties to find a solution. With regard to the Haitian National Police, we believe that coordination between the UN mission and our partne

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much. As you know, Canada has been a strong supporter of Haiti over the years, including in the security sector. To date, Canada has not received a specific request from the Government of Haiti for either direct financial assistance for this investigation or on th

Foreign Affairs committee  Very good, sir. I'll just make one more comment. At that ministerial conference, Minister Joly made it clear that the solutions going forward must be by and for Haitians. Canada announced during that ministerial meeting nine new initiatives of $50 million and we will also parti

Foreign Affairs committee  Indeed, I think if Ambassador Carrière could follow my comments it would be a great. I'll be brief. First and foremost, as I stated, Canada believes that the way forward in Haiti needs to be led by Haitians. We have been encouraging both the interim Prime Minister, Mr. Henry, a

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I'm joined today by Sébastien Carrière, Canada's ambassador to Haiti, and Sylvia Cesaratto, director general of Central America and the Caribbean at Global Affairs Canada. Geographical proximity, a common language and the presence of over 165,000

Foreign Affairs committee  Its renewal will be discussed in the coming months in New York, within the United Nations Security Council. Today, Mr. Chair, is February 7, a very significant date in Haiti. Since 1997, February 7 has been enshrined in the Haitian constitution as both the beginning and end dat