In a press release dated April 12, the Consulate General of Haiti in Montreal informs the Haitian community in particular and the public in general "having became aware of statements unworthy, shameful and displaced of the former Canadian deputy André Arthur, on Radio CHOI 981 Radio X Québec, on April 7, 2016, during the show "Moreault en jase" with Roby Moreault broadcasted 9h00 to 11h30.

Faced with this slanderous slippage, the Consular Mission is committed to take its responsibility and will do everything in its power to restore the dignity denied, of the Haitian people and the Haitian community in Quebec in particular.

Assured of the deep friendship between Quebec and Haiti, and the hospitality of the host society, which allowed the Haitian community to participate in the construction and development of Québec, the Consulate recommends everyone to keep calm, waiting for repair be done.

We learned that a meeting was held at the Consulate of Haiti in Montreal between the Consul General, Kurdy Larèche and Anastisia Marcelin, Vice President of the League of Blacks of Quebec around the remark made by Mr. Arthur.

Recall for those who do not know that André Arthur (71 years old) who is called in the world of Quebec radio "King Arthur" has a long career as radio host, which has a reputation to make controversial comments on all subjects without distinction, without concession, corrosive and often provocative....

Statments of André Arthur in the Show "Moreault en jase" of April 7 :

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