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Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Haiti,
Jean-Henry Ceant on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
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Canada joins Haiti in
celebrating its
Independence Day
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By Nelson A. King
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
on New Year’s Day joined members
of the Haitian community in Canada and
around the world in celebrating Haiti’s
Independence Day.
“Canada and Haiti share a strong relationship,
rooted in our shared language
and close connections between people
in our two countries,” said Trudeau in
a statement, stating that more than
165,000 Canadians of Haitian origin call
Canada home.
He noted that the two countries work
together in several international organizations,
including the United Nations, the
Organization of American States and the
International Organization of La Francophonie.
In June, Trudeau noted that Canada
welcomed Haiti at the G7 Summit Outreach
Session, “where countries came
together to protect our oceans, seas and
coastal communities.”
He said Canada supports Haiti’s efforts
to encourage economic growth and create
opportunities for all its citizens, and
that the North American country is also
helping to ensure “all Haitians have
access to the good quality health and
education services they need.”
“Today, I invite all Canadians to celebrate
the important contributions the
Haitian-Canadian community makes to
our country,” Trudeau said. “On behalf
of the Government of Canada, I extend
my best wishes to all those celebrating
Haiti’s Independence Day.”
Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Secretary General, Irwin LaRocque,
also on Tuesday congratulated Haiti on
its 215th anniversary of independence,
stating that the resilience, courage and
determination of Haitians continue to be
an inspiration to all.
“This occasion is, indeed, cause for celebration,
but it is also a timely reminder
of the historic importance of the Haitian
Revolution and its continued significance
as a symbol of triumph over adversity in
the quest for liberty, equality and control
of national destiny,” said LaRocque in
his congratulatory message to President
Jovenel Moise.
Haiti gained its political independence
on Jan. 1, 1804 after Jean-Jacques
Dessalines, a former slave, led the revolutionaries
at the Battle of Vertieres on
Nov. 18, 1803, where French forces were
defeated.
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