Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations favours a ‘Haiti-led’ approach to solving the country’s security concerns
Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, says a foreign military intervention in Haiti would have little sustainable impact, and that discussions continue on what assistance Ottawa and allies could offer to deliver long-term stability to a country in crisis.for a “specialized armed force” to help his country, which was suffering from a cholera outbreak and facing a blockade of its main port that prevented the delivery of food, fuel and medicine.Mr.
He said Canada’s policy, however, is to insist on a “Haitian-led” approach to all elements of a solution, from security to politics to development., a country of 11.5 million people, remains in crisis. Many lack sufficient food, medicine and fuel. A cholera outbreak continues. Armed gangs injure, commit sexual violence and kill to subjugate the population. The last presidential elections were in 2016.
Mr. Rae said kidnapping is widespread and important transportation routes in the country remain blockaded by gangs. The priorities for Canada and its partners are security, public health and addressing the continuing humanitarian situation and political instability. He noted that Ottawa worked with the UN to create a security fund, with donations not only from Canada but the United States and Japan to help support the Haitian National Police.
The U.S. has stepped up coast guard surveillance of Haiti and Ottawa is in discussions with the existing police contingent attached to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti.
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