First Airlift for Canadians Fleeing Haiti Is Complete After Weather Delay

Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly responds to a question from a reporter about the situation in Haiti, in Ottawa, on March 25, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

A spokeswoman for Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says 18 Canadians were brought out of Haiti by helicopter on March 26.

On March 25,  Ms. Joly had said the 18 had already left, but Global Affairs Canada has clarified that their departure was put off due to bad weather.