Today, the Governments of Canada and Manitoba announced that they will both match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal to support wildfire disaster relief and recovery efforts across Manitoba.

"I would like to express my heartfelt support for the people and the communities that are affected by wildfires across the country, including thousands of Canadians who have evacuated their homes. As wildfires continue to impact communities across the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, we are committed to working closely with the provincial governments, Indigenous leadership, and the Canadian Red Cross to ensure a coordinated and compassionate response. By matching donations to the Red Cross, we are encouraging the people of Canada to come together in support of those affected and to help communities recover and rebuild with strength and resilience."

- The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada

"Since the start of the evacuation process, the people of Manitoba have stepped up and shown incredible kindness and empathy toward their fellow citizens facing hardship during a crisis. The provincial government is proud to reflect those values and, on their behalf, we have humbly stood with the federal government and the Canadian Red Cross to support evacuees and their families from the moment they begin to navigate the challenges of staying secure and healthy while away from their communities until they can safely return home."

- The Honourable Lisa Naylor, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

"The fear and uncertainty caused by these wildfires is overwhelming, and I share the concerns of everyone affected by these raging fires. The federal government is committed to working with all levels of government to ensure Manitobans have the resources they need to get through this crisis, and matching donations to the Red Cross is one way we're doing it."

- The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs

"This has been a devastating beginning to wildfire season in Canada and our thoughts are with those impacted by the fires. The Canadian Red Cross is grateful for the generosity of people living in Canada, and to the Government of Canada for their support of people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Red Cross is committed to providing support to people in the immediate days of the response, as well as for recovery."

- Conrad Sauvé, President and CEO, Canadian Red Cross

• On May 29, Minister Olszewski approved two requests for federal assistance from the Government of Manitoba to support evacuation efforts in response to the devastating wildfires threatening the Cree Nation of Pimicikamak and the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation.

• Donations to the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal can be made online at www.redcross.ca or by phone at 1-800-418-1111.

• The Wildfire Information | Manitoba.ca web page has up-to-date evacuation information. Manitobans seeking information or supports can call the Manitoba government call centre at 204-945-4772.

• Government of Canada information and resources: Wildfires

• FireSmart Canada

Jessica LaForge
Office of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada
Jessica.laforge@ps-sp.gc.ca

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613-991-0657
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