Wednesday October 18, 2023, on the sidelines of the first Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit, the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, who was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, spoke with the Prime Minister a.i. of Haiti, Ariel Henry.

Prime Minister Trudeau expressed his concern over the ongoing humanitarian, security, and political crises in Haiti. He reiterated the critical importance of reaching an inclusive political consensus to create the conditions for free and fair elections and the restoration of democratic order in Haiti.

The two leaders agreed that the best way forward in this regard is to utilize the CARICOM political dialogue to discuss an agreement on a transition process, with the aim of a next meeting of stakeholders to be held in late October.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Henry agreed to remain in regular contact.

Furthermore, Justin Trudeau during the summit, reiterated the determination of his Government to continue working with the Caribbean community to help Haiti emerge from the serious crisis it is going through, and announced Wednesday the granting of an envelope of 3 .4 million dollars in equipment to fight violence in Haiti “[…] We will allocate $3.4 million to provide equipment and assistance to fight violence linked to firearms [...]"

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