Canada is pushing Haitian President René Préval to hold elections as soon as possible.

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says he wants a clear indication from Préval that he is willing to hold presidential elections by the end of the year.

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By Canwest News Service

QUEBEC — Quebec Premier Jean Charest said Friday he doesn’t intend to travel to Haiti and fired back at Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois who is headed to the earthquake-ravaged country next week.

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RCMP hope to stop sex predators drawn to disaster-ridden country

Three members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will head to Haiti on April 8 to help Haiti in preventing child exploitation.

NEPEAN-CARLETON – Natural disasters draw emergency and aid workers, but they also attract sex offenders.

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Governor General Michaelle Jean fights back tears as she addresses a women’s group Tuesday March 9, 2010 in Jacmel, Haiti. Jean was on a two-day visit of her home country for her first visit since the devastating earthquake.

TORONTO — A report says Prime Minister Stephen Harper has decided not to extend Michaelle Jean’s five-year term as governor general.

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A photo of John Duarte shows him in Haiti, where he did charity and missionary work. (CBC)

Former Windsor priest John Duarte was sentenced to 18 months in jail Thursday after pleading guilty to sexual interference charges involving three teenage Haitian boys.

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