Canada announces $60 million in funding to support stability in Haiti
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September 23, 2025 - New York City, New York - Global Affairs Canada
Canada has been highly engaged with Haiti for decades to promote security, stability, democracy and sustainable development.
As part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to support the security situation in Haiti, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced new funding of $60 million to support multilateral efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation in Haiti.
This funding will support the Multinational Security Support mission and address the ongoing gang violence that threatens the security of the Haitian people. This announcement was made during a High-Level Meeting of the United Nations Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York City.
This funding includes:
- $40 million in new funding for the Multinational Security Support mission (or its successor mission), conditional on the passing of the Haiti resolution currently under consideration by the UN Security Council
- $20 million for a Regional Maritime Security Initiative to bolster capacity to address the growing threat of transnational organized crime in Haiti and the Caribbean region.
Canada remains steadfast in its support for Haiti and its people as the country continues to face political, security and humanitarian crises.
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“Canada continues to stand with the people of Haiti as they face immense political, security and humanitarian challenges. Today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to multilateral solutions that reinforce regional security and support a path toward stability, peace and prosperity in Haiti. We will continue to support Haiti-led efforts to restore hope and build a more secure future.”
- Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Quick facts
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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, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and over 30 Canadian partner police agencies, as well as correctional officers.
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Since 2022, Canada has committed more than $450 million in development, humanitarian, and security assistance to Haiti. In March 2023, Canada announced $100 million to directly support the Haitian National Police, and since February 2024, Canada has provided over $86 million to support the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission.
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