Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has airlifted 18 Canadians out of Haiti, as assisted departures began from the Caribbean nation on Monday.
“To help affected Canadians, Canada has deployed 3 members of Global Affairs Canada’s Standing Rapid Deployment Team [SRDT] to the region to support its operations and provide emergency response, coordination, consular assistance, and logistical support. “Canadians and permanent residents, as well a
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada's ambassador to Haiti will remain in the country. She said the decision sends an important message to Haitians and to Canadians.
Global Affairs says military members are currently working with the Canadian embassy in Haiti to assist with "contingency planning" as violence in the country escalates.
Canadians are advised to stock up on essentials and shelter in place, or if they cannot to limit their movements as Haiti sees escalating gang violence.