Ottawa Boosts Haiti Sanctions, Police Funding During Summit Aimed at Resolving Crisis

Ottawa Boosts Haiti Sanctions, Police Funding During Summit Aimed at Resolving Crisis
Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 6, 2023. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is announcing more support for Haiti, as neighbouring countries say they have hope the Caribbean nation can overcome a severe political and humanitarian crisis.

Canada is adding two former senators to its list of sanctioned Haitian elites whom Ottawa accuses of supporting gangs, bringing the total to 21 people.