Update on the Crisis in Haiti and Emergency Contact Information

January 18, 2010

Reminder: Friends and relatives in Canada seeking information on Canadian citizens believed to be in Haiti should contact DFAIT's Emergency Operations Centre in Ottawa by calling 1 800 387 3124, or for those in Ottawa (613) 943-1055, or by sending an email to sos@international.gc.ca
 
Canadian citizens in Haiti requiring emergency consulate assistance should contact the Canadian Embassy in Port-au-Prince at +509-2-249-9000, or call DFAIT's Emergency Operations Centre collect at 613-996-8885.  An email can also be sent to sos@international.gc.ca
 
For questions on Haiti adoptions Please contact the CIC call centre, either by phone (1-888-242-2100) or question-Haiti@cic.gc.ca, (it is helpful to put "Haiti Adoption" in the subject line.)

For any additional questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (519) 754-4300.


Statement by Lawrence Cannon - Minister of Foreign Affairs
Monday, January 18th 8:30 am

Canadians are being evacuated, and supplies are being sent to those who need it most.  But the situation remains very fragile and we still face a number of challenges. 

According to the latest consular figures, the number of fatalities has now reached 11. We extend our sincere sympathies to the families as well as the friends of those affected.
The number of Canadians unaccounted for in the affected area now stands at 859, which is a reduction from yesterday’s number of 1115.

The number of Canadians located has risen to 1433 (from 1122 yesterday). We continue to do everything we can to locate all Canadians so they can rejoin their families and friends here in Canada.