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Canada is "not at all" Satisfied with the Reconstruction of Haiti
- Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 PM
OTTAWA, Canada (defend.ht) – In an interview with Canadian newspaper La Presse, the Foreign Minister of Canada, John Baird, said he is "not at all" satisfied with the reconstruction process in Haiti.
Recognizing that there are still major problems in the country, the Canadian diplomat renews the long-term commitment of his country to Haiti.
Minister deplored the fact that nearly two years after the earthquake rubble half are still in the streets. Canadian diplomat has also raised the issue of cadastre is an obstacle to reconstruction.
Like other obstacles to reconstruction, the Chancellor of Canada, spoke about the political delays recorded after the election of Michel Martelly as President of Haiti.
"He came to power with all this enthusiasm, ready to tackle the problems, and now he had to spend four months without a government”, he said.
We are pleased that the government was finally approved by the Parliament so that we can get to work with him, "stated the Canadian diplomat.
"Mr. Baird also mentioned the "difference of opinion" between President Martelly and Canada on the army restoration matter, but said however that" Canada remains firmly committed to Haiti. "
"We remain committed to working with President Martelly and his government on reconstruction, he said. This is not an effort of a year is a ten-year effort, "assured the head of Canadian diplomacy which announces a visit to Haiti in 2012 to follow up on reconstruction efforts.
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