News Releases

Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support people impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela

- The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela and has launched the 2026 Venezuela Earthquakes Appeal.

Two of Canada’s top athletes named Canadian Red Cross monthly giving ambassadors

- The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce Canadian men’s national soccer team captain Alphonso Davies and top Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez as its new monthly giving ambassadors.

Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual giving campaign

- As Canadians face an active start to the wildfire season and communities continue to recover from recent floods, the Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada are launching their annual giving campaign to support emergency response efforts across the country and strengthen community resilience.

Langley City and Canadian Red Cross Partner to Strengthen Emergency Support Services for Langley City Residents

- Langley City is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to strengthen Emergency Support Services (ESS) for residents impacted by emergencies.

Canadian Red Cross provides funding to support firefighting and FireSmart programming in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

- The Canadian Red Cross has announced more than $4 million in funding to support and enhance firefighting capabilities and existing wildfire risk reduction programming in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta.

Strengthening Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Preparedness in Emergencies

- The Canadian Red Cross has announced the Strengthening Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Preparedness in Emergencies program.

A decade after the wildfires that impacted Fort McMurray, Alberta

- Ten years ago today, people living in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), which includes Fort McMurray, were evacuated from their homes due to the Horse River Wildfire. At the time, it was the largest single wildfire evacuation in Canadian history, with more than 80,000 people seeking safety and support.

Canadian Red Cross supports communities to upgrade fire equipment and training in Manitoba following 2025 wildfires

- The Canadian Red Cross has announced the 2025 Manitoba Fire Equipment and Training Fund to assist with ongoing wildfire recovery and resiliency efforts following last year’s fires. 

Canadian Red Cross supports Peguis First Nation in Manitoba

- On behalf of Indigenous Services Canada, and in support of Peguis First Nation and the Government of Manitoba, the Canadian Red Cross is augmenting preparation work to help protect homes in the community as it prepares for spring flooding. 

Canadian Red Cross supporting people directly impacted by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy

- The Canadian Red Cross is asking for additional donations to the Tumbler Ridge Tragedy Appeal to help ensure sustained support for those directly affected in the weeks and months ahead. One hundred per cent of donations will be used to respond to the immediate and emerging needs of impacted individuals and families, and to support the recovery and resiliency of the community.