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  Haiti at a Constitutional Crossroads: Between Reform and  the Reproduction of Inequality By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit ) On May 21, 2025, a new draft Constitution for Haiti was unveiled with the stated goal of modernizing national institutions. Spearheaded by the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) and the Steering Committee, the draft is the result of a broad consultative process involving voices from across the country and the diaspora. It contains several notable advances: it recognizes the civil rights of Haitians living abroad (Articles 13, 72-3, and 76-3), enshrines the right to unionize (Article 38-3), and includes, for the first time, environmental provisions (Articles 220 to 225). However, strong criticisms have emerged. The draft bars dual nationals from running for office (Article 73), restricts unions by mandating political neutrality (Article 38-4), grants only symbolic recognition to popular movements (Article 68-5), lacks enforceabl...

  Marjorie Michel’s Appointment: A Symbolic and Strategic Reset for Health Canada By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) OTTAWA — May 17, 2025 In an era marked by mounting public skepticism and institutional fatigue, the appointment of Marjorie Michel as Canada’s new Federal Minister of Health is more than just a historic first—it is a potential turning point. After decades of documented struggles around transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability, Health Canada now finds itself at the intersection of deep reform and overdue reckoning. Michel, a former Deputy Chief of Staff to Justin Trudeau and newly elected MP for Papineau, brings more than political credibility to the table. She brings representation, resolve, and reformist credibility. Her leadership marks a rare moment when the symbolic and the strategic converge in a department long criticized for operating in the shadows of federal governance. The urgency could not be clearer. Health Canada, despite recent legi...