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On behalf of the Government of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing N95 respirator masks and medical masks, free of charge, to Canadian organizations located in communities that may be affected by wildfire smoke, respiratory viruses or other public health events requiring personal protective equipment.


As of late July 2026, organizations can request to receive N95 respirator masks and medical masks, free of charge, by filling out the online form. This will allow organizations to distribute respirator masks and medical masks to the communities and people they serve, to help mitigate the impacts of wildfire smoke and respiratory illnesses. The masks will be distributed free of charge across Canada, on a first-come, first-served basis.


The following materials are available to organizations that have requested N95 respirator masks:

The following materials are available to organizations that have requested medical masks:

For any questions regarding the Canadian Red Cross N95 respirator mask and medical mask distribution program, please email maskdistribution@redcross.ca.

Please note: The order will be processed in bulk by cases. The minimum order quantity is one (1) case, which includes between 440 and 500 masks depending on the type of masks requested by organizations. Organizations who wish to place larger orders (for example, a pallet or more), should indicate this in the order form. A member of our team will contact organizations to arrange a shipment that is suitable to their community’s needs.
 

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Canadian Red Cross will assume no responsibility or liability arising from the donation of N95 masks and medical masks, and it is donated “as is”, with no representations, warranties, conditions or guarantees as to the functionality or safety of the N95 respirator masks and medical masks. The content of this document and the Guidance sheet is for guidance purpose only. Under no circumstances shall these documents replace the guidelines published, and updated from time to time, by the relevant public health authority. Users and potential users should always consult the guidelines published by the relevant public health authorities on the use of personal protective equipment, such as N95 respirator masks or medical masks, before using an N95 respirator mask or medical mask.