Washington, D.C. — Today, International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino chaired a meeting between leading donors and the Government of Haiti on how to better coordinate efforts and strengthen accountability for development results in Haiti.
"Canada is reviewing its long-term strategy with Haiti, as we do with all of our programs, because we have a responsibility to achieve lasting results for the people of Haiti," said Minister Fantino. "As part of this review, I was pleased to bring together international counterparts and the Government of Haiti, including His Excellency Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, to discuss donor coordination, as well as mechanisms to ensure greater accountability with the Government of Haiti so we can achieve lasting results, and maximize the value of Canadian taxpayer dollars."
At the meeting, Canada expressed strong support for the aspirations of the Haitian people. While some results have been achieved, progress towards a self-sustaining Haitian economy with sound governance institutions faces continuing challenges. The meeting included leaders from the following organizations and governments: Canada, Haiti, United States, France, Spain, Brazil, United Nations, Inter-American Development Bank, and World Bank.
"Canada is a compassionate neighbour," said Minister Fantino. "That is why we continue to deliver on our long-term development commitments, and why we will continue to support the people of Haiti with life-saving assistance during times of humanitarian crisis."
Minister Fantino was also pleased to highlight today Canada will provide further life-saving assistance in response to humanitarian appeals for the people of Haiti.
For more information on Canada’s development efforts in Haiti, please visit the CIDA page on Haiti.
For more information on bilateral relations between Canada and Haiti, please visit Canada - Haiti Relations.
Learn more about the activities of Canada’s Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force in Haiti.
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