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Canada’s Contribution to Haiti: Money for Prisons Instead of Schools

Pwa — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:41:59 +0000

Why does a country with one of the lowest crime rates in the Western Hemisphere need 9,000+ UN troops, US troops and 4.4 million dollars for prisons?

We’ve all seen, read, and heard about the deplorable conditions in which the people of Haiti are living under in the aftermath of the earthquake. Don’t despair. Hope is on the way with the construction of a 4.4 million dollar prison that is near completion in Croix des Bouquets, courtesy of one the “friends of Haiti” – Canada. Question: Will the opening of this new facility and others in Jacmel and Leogane alleviate the homelessness problem?

VIDEO:K’naan Ft Young Artists For Haiti – Wavin Flag (Canada Tribute to Haiti)

Pwa — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:59:45 +0000

K’naan has gotten together some of Canada’s finest in music to produce a new mix of his mega hit “Wavin Flag” in order to raise funds and awareness for Haiti. It’s not bias when I say this is far superior to the “We Are The World” remake for Haiti. Listen to them both and honestly tell me which one is better. “Wavin Flag” sounds appropriate, inspiring, and not as corny as “We Are The World” (though granted, it’s still kind of corny). Yes, the song does run into the same problem of voice blending that World encountered, and yes, unless you’re Canadian you won’t recognize half of the artists in this song, but it’s still a song I encourage everyone to take a listen to. Some of the artists in this line-up include K’naan of course, Kardinal, Metric’s Emily Haines, Hedley’s Jacob Hoggard, Avril Lavigne, Jully Black, and Sam Roberts.

Canadian PM Claim of Navy Relief Supplies to Haiti Contested

Pwa — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:56:00 +0000

By CHAN

Stephen Harper, the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada

The Chronicle Herald reports on disputes to claims by Prime Minister Harper that Navy ships sent to Haiti after the January 12th earthquake were filled with relief supplies.

Governor General Calls Destruction of Haiti Earthquake ‘Unbelievable’

Pwa — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:16:13 +0000

Governor General Michaelle Jean (left), speaks with the congregation of the main Cathedral in Port-au-Prince Mar. 8, 2010. Jean is on a two-day official visit to Haiti.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean on Monday called the destruction in her native country “unbelievable,” but expressed optimism that the Haitian people can rebuild their quake-shattered country.

Quebec Premier Meets With Haitian PM

Pwa — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:50:31 +0000

Quebec Premier Jean Charest, left, and Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive met to discuss the rebuilding of the Caribbean nation on Friday.

Bellerive is in Montreal for a conference on the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken country.