News Releases

The Slaight Family Foundation announces Red Cross as part of its emergency support funding

- The Canadian Red Cross extends its gratitude to Gary Slaight and The Slaight Family Foundation for a $1 million contribution over two years, in support of humanitarian efforts in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. 

Financial assistance available for people evacuated from homes in Saskatchewan

- The Canadian Red Cross today announced that financial assistance is available for eligible households evacuated from their primary residence due to wildfires in Saskatchewan. The financial assistance is thanks to the $15 million committed to the Canadian Red Cross by the Government of Saskatchewan (announced in June 2025) and is designed to contribute to households moving into their recovery. 

Media Information Update : Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires

- Media Information Update for Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires 2025, July 24, 2025.

Canadian Red Cross continues to help residents of Jasper impacted by wildfires

- As we approach the one-year mark of the wildfires that affected Jasper, the Canadian Red Cross continues to work with the community to ensure those impacted by the disaster have the supports they need to move forward. 

Media Information Update : Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires

- Media Information Update for Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires 2025, July 14, 2025.

Media Information Update : Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires

- Media Information Update for Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires 2025, July 11, 2025.

Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual giving campaign

- The Canadian Red Cross, in collaboration with Walmart Canada, is pleased to announce its annual giving campaign in support of emergency response. For the month of July, Walmart customers across Canada will be invited to support the Red Cross by making a donation during checkout in stores and on Walmart.ca. 

Media Information Update : Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires

- Media Information Update for Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires 2025, July 7, 2025.

Media Information Update: Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires

- Media Information Update for Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires 2025, June 20, 2025.

Saskatchewan Day of Caring raises $680,000

- The Canadian Red Cross extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Saskatchewan Day of Caring, held on Thursday, June 12. Thanks to the incredible generosity of people across Saskatchewan, we are proud to announce that the event raised $680,000 to support individuals, families, and communities affected by the wildfires in Saskatchewan.