Canada feared uprising in Haiti
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bcholmesMONTREAL—Federal documents show the Canadian government feared Haiti was at risk of a popular uprising following last year’s devastating earthquake.
Documents marked “secret” and obtained by The Canadian Press say the earthquake in January 2010 created a political vacuum that was likely to be exploited.
They also mention rumours that former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide was plotting a return from exile in the immediate aftermath of the tremor.
The documents were prepared by officials at the Department of Foreign Affairs and released through access-to-information legislation.
They detail Ottawa’s extensive concerns about the legitimacy of the Haitian government and the scope of the reconstruction efforts.
— "Canada feared popular uprising in Haiti after 2010 earthquake", The Toronto Star
Remember how our first response after the earthquake was to send soldiers?