Canada's response to the earthquake in Haiti

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On January 12, 2010, a catastrophic earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Haiti, close to Port-au-Prince. That quake caused widespread devastation and loss of life. The Government of Canada has extended its sincerest condolences to those affected by this terrible tragedy.

The response

Within hours of the earthquake, the Government of Canada had deployed civilian and military emergency management experts to Haiti and began what has been a significant humanitarian response.

For details, please visit:

• Humanitarian response: Numbers 
• Humanitarian response: Actions
• Diplomatic efforts

Assistance for Canadians in Haiti

Canadians seeking emergency consular assistance in the area should contact the Emergency Operations Centre or call 613-996-8885 collect. The Operations Centre of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Canadians who are able to make their way to the Dominican Republic by their own means can get assistance at the Embassy of Canada in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Friends and relatives in Canada seeking information on Canadian citizens believed to be in the affected area should contact Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada at 1-800-387-3124. 

Travel reports and Warnings

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Haiti. Please see our Travel Report.

Map of the region

Information on the region

• Embassy of Canada to Haiti
• Embassy of Canada to Dominican Republic
• Haiti: Fact Sheet
• Canada-Haiti Relations