News Releases

Canada provides support to assist COVID-19 efforts in South Asia

- Thanks to the generosity of Canadians and the Government of Canada, Red Cross and Red Crescent efforts to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in ...

National Coalition for Social Innovation for Seniors Health’s reaction to Federal Budget 2021

- The National Coalition for Social Innovation for Seniors Health, representing key partners focused on the health and well-being of older Canadians, would like to express its gratitude to the federal government for allocating much needed funds through its Age Well at Home Initiative.

Appeal Launched to Support COVID-19 Response in India

- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the India COVID-19 Response Appeal to help provide much needed support to people and communities affected by the rapidly escalating pandemic in that country. 

The Canadian Red Cross welcomes government investments announced in the federal budget

- The Canadian Red Cross welcomes the Government of Canada’s recent budget, which included investments to build community resilience and recovery, strengthen global health security, and advance the health of Canadians and Indigenous communities.  

Canadian Red Cross joins fight to reduce opioid casualties

- The Canadian Red Cross is welcoming participation in a Health Canada initiative announced today that is aimed at reducing opioid-related death...

Canadian Red Cross Launches Fund to Support Croatia Earthquake Relief

- COVID-19 spread in temporary shelters of major concern.

Canadian Red Cross Welcomes Support from the Government of Canada for COVID-19 Response

- The Canadian Red Cross welcomes its continued partnership with the federal government to help augment pandemic response needs across the country, as referenced today during the Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Update.

Fund Launched to Support People Impacted by Typhoons Goni & Vamco in Philippines

- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Philippines Typhoons Goni and Vamco Fund to help provide critical humanitarian aid after the typhoons tore through communities in the Philippines, impacting more than three million people.
 

Canadian Red Cross Sending Health Clinic to Honduras for Hurricane Relief

- The Canadian Red Cross, with support from the Government of Canada, is deploying its emergency health clinic to Honduras to provide urgent health care in communities devastated by Hurricanes Eta and Iota.

Appeal Launched to Help People Impacted by Hurricane Eta in Central America

- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Hurricane Eta in Central America Fund to help provide much needed aid to people and communities devastated by the recent storm.