Ottawa, March 11, 2026.- Originally from Newfoundland, in the department of Artibonite, the young Haitian engineer Rubainson Joseph represented Haiti in the Future Leaders in the Americas Program (PFLA) during the study trip « Understanding Canada »held in Ottawa from February 15 to 20, 2026. Along with 30 fellows from 21 countries, he plunged into the heart of Canadian institutions, visiting the House of Commons, the Senate, the Canadian Museum of History and the CanmetENERGY Research Centre. This immersion allowed him to interact directly with experts in governance, innovation and sustainability, as well as with diplomats at a special networking reception.
The program provided a stimulating intellectual framework, combining institutional discovery and scientific dialogue. Participants attended sessions on the role of education and public diplomacy in promoting democratic values, moderated by Ivo Balinov, Director General of the Parliamentary Centre. Craig Larlee, Director of Sustainability Reporting at Environment and Climate Change Canada, presented the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, illustrating how Canada is reconciling economic growth with environmental responsibility. Each awardee also had the opportunity to present their research in the format « My thesis in 180 seconds »promoting scientific exchanges between peers of different nationalities.
In parallel to this study trip, Rubainson Joseph conducted an internship at Polytechnique Montréal from January to June 2026, focusing on water modelling and management in a climate change context. A student at the State University of Haiti (UEH), specialized in data science, artificial intelligence and applied mathematics, he is also a candidate for the Master of Water Resources Engineering at ISTEAH. A remarkable multidisciplinary journey that demonstrates his determination to master scientific tools at the service of Haiti's environmental challenges.
The Embassy of Canada in Haiti, who is proud of this young fellow, points out that this experience illustrates the entire vocation of the FPLA: to train future leaders capable of meeting national and regional challenges. By developing its technical skills while building an international network, Rubainson Joseph embodies the new generation of Haitian professionals committed to innovation and scientific cooperation. His journey recalls that the program continues to strengthen ties between Haiti and Canada, while stimulating leadership among Haitian youth.
R.J.
