Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants European nations to join Canada in sanctioning Haiti's elites over alleged ties to the violent gangs paralyzing that country.
He also says Canada must avoid some of its past mistakes as it responds to a request from Haiti's unpopular government for a foreign military intervention.
Instability in the country has allowed violent, feuding gangs to take control of critical infrastructure and the capital of Port-au-Prince.Henry's government has asked for a foreign military intervention to create a humanitarian corridor, a move endorsed by the United Nations Secretary-General. United States officials namechecked Canada as a possible lead for such a mission earlier this year.
Trudeau said Canada hasn't closed the door on being part of a military intervention, or even leading one. But he said Ottawa has sanctioned a dozen high-ranking Haitian politicians and business leaders in an attempt to bring about lasting change. "We know how much making mistakes or doing the wrong thing could worsen the situation, and put many people at risk," Trudeau said in French.Trudeau said the idea behind the sanctions is to try bringing about a consensus by holding political elites accountable rather than pouring in resources that don't lead to durable reforms.For example, Canada has funded numerous projects aimed at training the Haitian National Police, including having RCMP officers instruct recruits.
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