Response to Earthquake in Haiti

Haitians stricken by the violent earthquake that rocked Haiti on January 12, 2010, continue to experience extremely difficult living conditions, especially in the areas of Jacmel, Léogâne, and Port-au-Prince, where the earthquake's epicentre was located.

Their needs are still enormous, and it will take many years for the country to recover and rebuild. Even now, damaged infrastructure requires major work, and several essential services are not yet back up and running.

Canada has provided emergency humanitarian assistance to Haitians affected by this tragedy and is contributing to recovery efforts underway throughout Haiti.

Canada has a deep, longstanding commitment to Haiti and remains firmly resolved to support the rebuilding of that country, chiefly by supporting the Haitian government's action plan and priorities.

CIDA is the main federal government agency responsible for humanitarian assistance and international cooperation. With the support of its trusted partners, it is doing everything it can to ensure that Canada response to the disaster is effective and meets the needs of the people of Haiti.

News 

• Letter to Editor of Le Devoir: Haiti - Six Months Later (2010-07-12)
  (2010-07-12)
• Haiti: Six Months Later
  (2010-07-09)
• Minister Cannon Announces Increased Support for Haitian Justice and Security
  (2010-05-05)
• Government of Canada Announces Additional Funding for Humanitarian Assistance and Key Projects to Support Haiti Action Plan
  (2010-04-8)
• Canada Helps Haiti Eliminate All Debt Owed to World Bank
  (2010-03-31)
• Canada Pledges Further Support for Relief, Recovery and Reconstruction in Haiti
  (2010-03-31)
• PM announces Canada to build Haitian Government Administrative Base
  (2010-02-15)
• Backgrounder: Temporary Government Administrative Base in Haiti
  (2010-02-15)
• Over $113 Million Raised to Date Through the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
  (2010-02-08)
• Ministerial Preparatory Conference on Haiti, Montreal―Chairman's Statement, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs
  (2010-01-25)
• Government of Canada Expands Matching Fund for Earthquake Relief
  (2010-01-23)
• Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Haitians Affected by the Devastating Earthquake
  (2010-01-19)
• Field Hospital Supported by the Government of Canada now Deployed in Haiti
  (2010-01-18)
• Statement from the Minister of International Cooperation
  (2010-01-16)
• Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
  (2010-01-15)
• Government of Canada to Match Generosity of Canadians in Response to the Devastating Earthquake in Haiti
  (2010-01-14)
• Government of Canada Announces Initial Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti
  (2010-01-13)
• Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
  (2010-01-12)