Canada ‘Standing Ready’ To Help Haiti After 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake: Trudeau

People stand outside the residence of the Catholic bishop after it was damaged by an earthquake in Les Cayes, Haiti, on Aug. 14, 2021. The Canadian Press/AP-Delot Jean

Canada is prepared to help Haiti after the Caribbean nation was struck by a deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday.

“Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, and those who have been injured—and we’re standing ready to provide assistance in any way we can,” Trudeau wrote on Twitter.