The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations to address the deteriorating political, security and humanitarian situation in Haiti, which has been exacerbated by the actions of the targeted individuals.

“Canada remains committed to supporting Haiti and its people. We urge the international community to stand with Canada in holding accountable those who fuel violence and instability in Haiti.”

- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development 

• Canada and Haiti officially established diplomatic relations in 1954 and have continued to maintain strong diplomatic ties ever since.

• For nearly 30 years, Canada has contributed to every UN peace mission to Haiti to support stabilization and reconstruction efforts. Contributions have included financial assistance and the deployment of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, of the RCMP and of over 30 Canadian partner police agencies, as well as correctional officers.

• Since November 2022, Canada has imposed autonomous sanctions against 31 Haitian citizens. The latest sanctions, announced today, bring to 34 the number of individuals sanctioned under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations.

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