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Michaelle Jean To Visit Haiti Earthquake Area Soon
Tuesday March 02, 2010 08:02 PM ET
Canada governor general Michaelle Jean to visit Haiti Earthquake area soon
The Haitian born Canada governor general, Michaelle Jean, will travel to Haiti on March 8-10. She will be accompanied by her husband, Jean-Daniel.
Michaelle Jean is originally from Haiti. She is one of the most famous Haitian Women Celebrities.
Michaelle Jean, born 6 September 1957, is the Governor General of Canada. She was appointed as such by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, to replace Adrienne Clarkson as vicereine, with the official announcement of the selection made on 4 August 2005, and Jean's investiture taking place on 27 September of the same year... read More >>>
Ms. Jean is to "engage the Haitian authorities and civil society groups as central players in a long-term, sustainable strategy for reconstruction and development of Haiti."
Since moving to Canada with her family, Michaelle Jean has visited Haiti as a journalist and collaborated on documentaries about Haiti and the expatriate community in Canada.
As governor general, she returned to her country of birth in 2006 to attend the inauguration of Haiti's president, Rene Preval, and again last year when Haiti was still recovering from powerful storms.
What do you think about Canada governor general Michaelle Jean scheduled visit to Haiti Earthquake area?
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The Media says:
Haitians In Canada Want Michaelle Jean Term Renewed
Michaelle Jean's term will draw to a close this fall as governor general of Canada. However, Haitian diplomats stopped short of saying they'd like to see her term renewed, but underlined her important role in bringing attention to their country and its issues. The general of Canada, Michaelle Jean, fled the Duvalier regime as a child in the late 1960s and relocated to Quebec. Jean is a beloved figure of success in her country of birth, and has been a high-profile champion of support and assistance for Haiti in the aftermath of January's earthquake.
The Media says:
Re: Michaelle Jean To Visit Haiti Earthquake Area Soon
Governor General Michaelle Jean says the recovery of Haiti should focus on improving the education system, including the regions outside the capital, and engaging young people to protect them from crime.
The Media says:
Haiti Needs A Leader Like Michaelle Jean
During times of war, young men and women are called upon to serve their country -- it's called conscription. Today, Haiti is at war but the enemies are numerous: illiteracy, crime, poverty. We are told that educated Haitians leave the country in large numbers searching for better lives. This is understandable but also very sad. Haiti needs its qualified sons and daughters more than ever. but where are they? On her recent two-day state visit to Haiti, and more particularly her hometown of Jacmel, Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean referred to the people of the town's market as "my family." If this is the case, I wonder why is the Governor General not prepared to return to Haiti, as an elected representative of that country, in order to invest her considerable talents to address these internal and fundamental problems? We, in Montreal, are fortunate to have at least one exemplary officer in the Montreal Police Department who is of Haitian descent. We need at least 10 more to bridge the few racial problems that exist in this city. My point is that Haiti needs this officer, the present Governor General and other qualified Haitians more than we at this time in our history. It is not up to the people of Canada to address the problems of Haiti, nor do I believe do the people of Haiti want us to meddle in internal affairs. Just as young Canadians answer the call of their country during times of national need, people, including the present Governor General of Canada should respond to the needs of her birthplace. It is one thing to "talk the talk." It is altogether another thing to "walk the walk." Written by Georges Dupras, Saint-Laurent, Quebec
The Media says:
Re: Michaelle Jean To Visit Haiti Earthquake Area Soon
The Governor of Canada, Michaelle Jean, returned to the struggling city of Jacmel, where she expressed her "dream" that her ancestral Haitian hometown might one day reach its true potential. Michaelle Jean, who was born in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, arrived by helicopter in the colourful port city she considers the source of her family roots -- a place where, as a child, she spent many a happy summer with relatives.
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