Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Shirley Bond announced today that the Province will provide $500,000 to the Red Cross in support of emergency relief efforts in Japan.

As a result of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck near the East Coast of Honshu on March 10, thousands of residents in Japan are without the basic necessities: food, shelter and clothing.

With this provincial funding, the Canadian Red Cross will provide much-needed emergency materials to those in need in Japan, including medical supplies, blankets, food and water.

Learn More:

To learn more about the Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in Japan or to make a donation visit: www.redcross.ca or call 1 800 418-1111.

Contact:

Media Relations
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
250 356-6961