Canada is imposing economic sanctions on three more people for their involvement in worsening violence in Haiti.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly made the announcement Friday, saying Ottawa wonÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™t remain idle as gangs terrorize vulnerable people.
Global Affairs Canada says gang leaders Luckson Elan, Gabriel Jean-Pierre and Ferdens Tilus have undermined the peace, security and stability of Haiti.
To date, the Canadian government has provided some $400 million in assistance and sanctioned 31 Haitian citizens, barring them from having any economic dealings with Canadians.
A United Nations report released earlier this week says surging gang activity has displaced nearly 580,000 since March alone.
Kenya is set to lead a UN-backed international peacekeeping mission to quell the violence in the Caribbean country.
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥” With files from The Associated Press
The Canadian Press