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Canadian Red Cross launches fund for BC Fires

- Massive wildfires have triggered evacuations across British Columbia and the Red Cross is now accepting donations to support those affected.
 

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.

Canadian Red Cross kickstarts recruitment campaign to build teams for its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic

- Recruitment campaign launches to build additional capacity, initial focus on Ottawa

 

Red Cross COVID-19 study shows vulnerable seniors in need of more support

- Results of their four-month COVID-19 study has prompted a call from the Canadian Red Cross for policies and practices that better serve the most vulnerable among Canada’s senior population – both during a pandemic and beyond.