15 February 2010
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
As a result of the January 12 earthquake, most government buildings in Port-au-Prince have collapsed or have been severely damaged. Jean-Max Bellerive, Prime Minister of Haiti, made a formal request for Canada’s assistance to establish facilities where key government officials can work together.
Canada is responding to this request with support to establish a Temporary Government Administrative Base in Port-au-Prince. The Government of Canada will provide up to $12 million to support the establishment of the Base for up to one year. The Base will accommodate key ministries and Haitian public servants. It will consist of:
- Semi-permanent modular shelters and soft-sided air inflatable shelters
- Administrative materials and equipment, including office equipment (computers, desks) and office supplies
- Information technology and communication equipment
- Electricity, water and cooling systems
- Sanitation equipment and facilities
A preliminary assessment of the feasibility and cost of transportation, installation, operations and maintenance of the Base has been completed..
Once the site location is confirmed by the Haitian Government, construction of the Base will begin.
