Canada Ups Red Cross Funding for Ukraine

Thursday, 10 March 2022 17:34

By Linda Morgan

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says federal government will now match donations up to $30 million.

Canada is chipping in money money to help humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will now match donations to the Canadian Red Cross' Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal up to $30 million.

Originally, the government pledged to match up to $10 million by March 18th.

Donations can be made here.

Earlier today, the Prime Minister also announced an additional $117 million to support special immigration measures for Ukrainians looking to come to Canada.

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