Canadian Commander in Haiti Canned

Col. Bernard Ouellette, UN Chief of Staff in Haiti and Canada’s  most senior military officer on the island has been dismissed amid allegations that he was involved in an inappropriate relationship. Officials are not elaborating any further. For more on the story, please click the link below.

Canadian Commander in Haiti Canned

Gede Greg C.

Haiti Six Months Later

Canada has recently re-affirmed its commitment to providing aid and assisting in the rebuild of Haiti and its capital Port Au Prince. For many years, Canada has been a favorite landing spot for Haitians venturing out in the new world. Whether its the language familiarity, the favorable immigration status afforded to incoming Haitians, or the Health Care system and other amenities that Canada offers; Haitians have been migrating to our neighbor up north steadily for the past 40 years.

Click on the link below to read the official release from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

Haiti Six Months Later

Gede Greg C.

Seeds of Hope or Dependence?

I saw this today on the Huffington Post. Our ally and Haiti expert Mark Schuller analyzes Haiti’s current status in the rebuilding process resulting from the January 12th earthquake. Mr. Schuller is no less than an expert on all affairs Haitian and raises some interesting points in this piece. This is definitely a must read. Enjoy.

Seeds of Hope or Dependence?

Gede Greg C.