Visit to the disaster area of Ennery in the L'Artibonite region, in Haiti
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, was greeted by Mr. Vic Thomas Wishmick, Mayor of Ennery, as she arrived to the disaster area of Ennery, in the L'Artibonite region, which was ravaged by hurricanes and tropical storms in summer 2008.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0021-001
Many children and members of the community gathered to welcome the Governor General.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0021-010
As she visited the disaster area, the Governor General took the time to meet and speak with locals who have been deeply affected by the hurricaines and the tropical storms.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0021-011
Accompanied by the Mayor of Ennery, Her Excellency visited the Ennery bridge, which collapsed during the last cyclone season.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0021-016
The Ennery bridge located in the L'Artibonite region collapsed during the hurricanes and tropical storms of summer 2008.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0021-013
The Governor General donated 200 trees to the City of Ennery in symbolic support of the efforts to rebuild the country's environment and the protection of the Haitian people.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0021-024