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    Red Cross welcomes Government of Canada legislative reforms to allow Canadian aid to Afghanistan

    March 09, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross welcomes the introduction of An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, which seeks to amend the Criminal Code to allow for the provision of life-saving humanitarian assistance by Canadian aid organizations.

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    One year on, the humanitarian crisis deepens in Ukraine

    February 24, 2023 - As we mark one year of conflict, the Red Cross remains focussed on providing humanitarian assistance to people in Ukraine and to those displaced in nearby countries. The situation remains dire with the number of people impacted in the millions.

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    Government of Canada pledges to match donations for earthquake response in Türkiye and Syria

    February 08, 2023 - Global Affairs Canada will match individual donations to Canadian Red Cross up to $10 million

    The Canadian Red Cross wishes to thank Global Affairs Canada following today’s announcement that it will match donations to the Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria Appeal. 

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    Canadian Red Cross assists over 96,000 households impacted by Hurricane Fiona

    February 06, 2023 - The post-tropical storm caused by Hurricane Fiona swept across Atlantic Canada in September 2022, leaving an unprecedented trail of destruction in its wake.

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    Red Cross launches appeal to help people in Türkiye and Syria after earthquake

    February 06, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria Appeal to help people impacted by the devastating earthquakes which hit the region on February 6, 2023.
     

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    Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for Africa Humanitarian Crisis

    December 19, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Africa Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to support people hit hard by multiple humanitarian crises in Somalia and other impacted African countries.

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    Over 88,000 households impacted by Hurricane Fiona provided with assistance from Canadian Red Cross

    November 25, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has provided assistance to more than 88,000 households throughout Atlantic Canada who were impacted by the hurricane-force post-tropical storm Fiona.

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    Red Cross commends the Government of Canada’s release of the National Adaptation Strategy

    November 24, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada for releasing the country’s first National Adaptation Strategy (NAS). Today’s announcement signals an important step forward in addressing risks associated with climate change in Canada through a whole-of-society approach.

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    Red Cross provides update for Fiona response

    October 27, 2022 - Thanks to the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the Hurricane Fiona in Canada Appeal, the Canadian Red Cross continues to distribute financial aid to eligible households and help those living in areas most impacted by the storm and unable to meet their basic needs.

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    Update on Red Cross support for those impacted by Fiona

    October 13, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross continues to support those significantly impacted by post tropical storm Fiona that hit parts of the Atlantic provinces and Quebec with hurricane-force winds and damaging storm surge September 23-24.

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