Canada reduces staff at Embassy in Haiti

Global Affairs Canada has announced it will be cutting staff at the embassy in Haiti to just essential personnel due to the ongoing security situation in Haiti.

Relocated personnel will continue to fulfill their duties from a third country. In similar situations, temporary drawdowns of missions are not uncommon.

The embassy will continue to support Canadians who remain in the country, as well as Haiti and the Haitian people. Canada’s ambassador to Haiti will also remain in the country and continue to engage Haitian stakeholders and international partners toward the implementation of the political agreement.

The Embassy of Canada in Port-au-Prince remains temporarily closed to the public. However, consular services continue to be available to Canadians requiring assistance in Haiti.