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Speaking at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Parish, where he met with members of Toronto’s Filipino-Canadian community, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced an additional $15 million in relief aid for the typhoon-hit Philippines. The announcement on Monday has brought the total of Canadian government contribution up to $20 million.
In a press release issued on Friday, the government alleged that $15 million had been donated by individuals and businesses for the relief effort. The money contributed by individuals is now anticipated to be matched by the government until Dec. 9. During a press briefing on Monday, Canadian Embassy staff in the Philippines alleged that so far no Canadians were reported dead or seriously injured due to the damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Philippines went through one of the worst natural disasters in history over a week ago, when the typhoon struck affected more than 10 million people.
In a morning briefing hosted by both military and embassy officials in Ottawa, it was revealed 39 Canadians are either still unaccounted for or are being assisted by consular staff in finding transportation out of damaged areas. Contributing via phone call from the Philippines, Ambassador-designate Neil Reeder revealed that five extra consular staff members are working at the embassy in Manila, while two more are on way. On the other hand, commander of Canada’s Disaster Assistance Relief Team (DART), Lt.-Col. Walter Taylor, alleged during a phone call from Roxas that a water purification system is expected to start working by Wednesday, adding that three more units are on their way to the Philippines as well.
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