By Caribbean News Global 
OTTAWA, Canada – In a statement on the assassination of the president of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse, prime minister, Justin Trudeau, said he “was shocked and saddened to learn of the assassination”.
The statement also noted that: “Canada stands with the people of Haiti during these difficult and uncertain times. Our two countries are united by a strong friendship, built on enduring people-to-people ties. Canada has a deep and longstanding commitment to Haiti, and we are ready to offer any assistance it needs.
The prime minister also advised Canadians in need of emergency consular assistance in Haiti should call the Embassy of Canada in Port-au-Prince at +011 (509) 2-812-9000 or by email to prnce@international.gc.ca. Canadians with families and loved ones in Haiti can also contact the 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa at 613-996-8885, or toll-free at 014-800-2326-6831, by email at sos@international.gc.ca or by SMS at 613-686-3658.
The government of Canada has also updated its travel advisory on Haiti.
Avoid non-essential travel to Haiti due to the potential for civil unrest throughout the country. The security situation could deteriorate quickly. Kidnappings of Haitians, dual-nationals and foreigners alike has increased in recent months in Port-au-Prince, the government of Canada said.
“The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our travel advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad,” the government advisory said.
