Canadians in Haiti warned to shelter in place as gang violence continues

Canadians in Haiti are being advised to stock up on food, water and medications and shelter in place as gang violence in the country continues to escalate.

The advice was issued Sunday night as Global Affairs Canada updated

for the country.

The update came hours before officials from multiple countries, including Canada and the U.S., and the United Nations are expected to attend an emergency meeting in Jamaica on the situation.

Caricom, the 15-nation Caribbean bloc,…