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Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.

International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says the new money will help Canadian and international aid groups provide food, water, emergency health care and other assistance in Lebanon, though the exact allocations are yet to be determined.

“This conflict is taking a terrible toll on civilians in Lebanon and beyond,” Hussen said at a press conference.

“As of today, Canada has committed $25 million to support humanitarian response to assist the most vulnerable civilians in Lebanon.”

The $15 million in new funding comes on top of $10 million in aid announced by Hussen at the end of September.

He said $6 million of the previously announced money will be split between the Red Cross and the Humanitarian Coalition to match up to $3 million each in donations made to their individual Lebanon aid campaigns.

As well, $4 million will be split between the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees and the World Food Program.

Source: Global News Canada

In reply to Slipfeeler

they probably sent more to israel

In reply to doosra

Probably but this is a sign of Canadian independence and unwillingness to follow US humiliating journey.

In reply to Slipfeeler

don't get too far ahead

In reply to Slipfeeler

So, Canada blatantly misappropriating funds from the USA meant for keeping migrants like WI_Cricfan and nickoutr from crossing the US/CAN border!

In reply to StumpCam

Add Uncle Tom to the list, and misappropriation of funds from Israel.

In reply to doosra

Yep they sent 25Billion. what is your problem with that?

In reply to StumpCam

Dude for the records I refused a US visa...

Israeli terrorism gets nuff money to terrorize defenceless people.