OTTAWA, Ontario―Today, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, announced that Canada is taking action to help those affected by Typhoon Bopha in the Philippines.
''Canada is deeply concerned about the devastation caused by Typhoon Bopha and its impact on the people of the Philippines,'' said Minister Fantino. "We are working with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Philippine Red Cross to ensure that concrete steps are taken to alleviate suffering and the immediate and ongoing needs of those affected are met."
Canada is providing $250,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to support the Philippine Red Cross in its efforts to address the emergency needs of some 50,000 people affected by the impact of Typhoon Bopha. This support will help meet immediate and long-term needs by providing drinking water, food, and other much-needed relief items, and by preventing disease and providing support to families.
The Government of Canada will continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure basic human needs are met and provide further assistance if required.
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