Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. Vaillancourt reflects on his attitudes when returning home and getting back into civilian life.

Mr. Vaillancourt expresses his feelings on the mission Haiti.

Mr. Vaillancourt speaks of the horrific conditions the Haitian people must live under.

Mr. Vaillancourt, as a peacekeeper, never felt fear.

Mr. Vaillancourt expresses the frustration felt because he cannot make a difference.

Mr. Vaillancourt describes what he witnessed and the degree of poverty among the Haitians.

Mr. Vaillancourt provides his opinion on the assistance military personnel provided to the Haitian people having little impact on improvements to their lifestyle.

Mr. Vaillancourt describes the smell that remains with him to this day and the devastating sights he witnessed during his tour.

Mr. Vaillancourt describes the backwards way of living of the Haitian people.

Mr. Vaillancourt describes the rain storms and effects it had on the living conditions.