Nouvo Ayiti to Launch in Montreal on October 17
New diaspora movement aims to mobilize Haitians in 21 countries around investment and entrepreneurship for Haiti's development.
The movement Nouvo Ayiti will be officially launched on Saturday, October 17, in Montreal, Canada, according to a press note dated October 6, 2026, as reported by vantbefinfo.com and juno7.ht. Led by entrepreneur Stéphane Pierre Corneille, the organization seeks to bring together Haitians established in 21 countries around projects of investment and entrepreneurship for Haiti's development. Nouvo Ayiti outlines nine strategic pillars: the economy, agriculture, natural resources, technology, education, health, infrastructure, security and the creative economy. According to the sources, the organizers aim to create bridges between entrepreneurs, investors and diaspora professionals to foster collaborations and partnerships. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at the Carlton Signature, located at 8860 boulevard Langelier, in the Saint-Léonard district of Montreal (Québec). The program includes artistic performances, the official presentation of Nouvo Ayiti and its nine pillars, the presentation of investment projects, and exchanges among entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders. The event coincides with the commemoration of the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines on October 17. The initiators intend to use this symbolic date to encourage economic initiatives and value the skills of Haitians abroad. Further details are available at www.nouvoayiti.com, according to the reports.