December 30, 2004
Canada finally comes through
Yesterday Ottawa either bowed to public pressure or finally came to its sense. The federal government announced an increase to its Asian Tsunami aid package making it a credible, if not yet creditable, $40-million.
Today, several provinces including Ontario and BC are set to announce their own aid packages. With those announcements Canada's total contribution will likely be in the range of $60-million.
Further Reading:
Canada commits $40-million for tsunami aid (Globe and Mail)
Ottawa pledging $40M for tsunami relief (CBC News)
Canada increases tsunami aid to $40 million (CTV News)
Ottawa aid package now $40M (Toronto Star)
Posted by maxthecat at December 30, 2004 08:48 AM
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