Nov 12, 2021 | International
Backgrounder
Canada has a deep and long-standing commitment to Haiti and remains attentive to the needs and aspirations of Haitians
Canada has a deep and long-standing commitment to Haiti and remains attentive to the needs and aspirations of Haitians
With an overall annual assistance budget for Haiti of approximately $89 million, Canada is Haiti’s second-largest bilateral donor
Since the 2010 earthquake, Canada has contributed $1.5 billion to Haiti, including $345 million in humanitarian aid and $1.15 billion in development assistance
In response to the August 14, 2021, earthquake, Canada contributed nearly $6 million to the emergency appeal; we are now awaiting the donor appeal for the reconstruction phase
Bilateral trade between Canada and Haiti has steadily increased in recent years, with reciprocal trade totalling $169.6 million in 2020—$96.3-million worth of Canadian exports and $73.3-million worth of Haitian imports
Aug 28, 2021 | International
Canada has launched a Matching Fund in response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14, 2021. It will amplify the support of Canadians and reinforce the response of Canada’s Humanitarian Coalition and its members as they address the humanitarian needs of crisis-affected Haitians.
Canada has launched a Matching Fund in response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14, 2021. It will amplify the support of Canadians and reinforce the response of Canada’s Humanitarian Coalition and its members as they address the humanitarian needs of crisis-affected Haitians.
Between August 16 and September 3, 2021, Canada will match every dollar individuals donate to the Humanitarian Coalition and its members in response to the crisis, up to a maximum of $2 million.
Global Affairs Canada will transfer the matching funds to the Humanitarian Coalition, which will in turn allocate the total amount of funding among its members based on criteria such as their capacity and presence in the affected region.
