May 3, 2019
Public Safety Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Flooding is Canada's costliest and most frequent natural disaster, and it can have devastating impacts on people's homes, businesses and daily lives. Supporting communities as they pull together to recover from natural disasters is a priority for the Government of Canada.
Today, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, announced the Government of Canada will provide a $2.5 million grant to the Canadian Red Cross to support flood recovery efforts across Canada.
This grant will support emergency services in affected communities.
Emergency services include services to people displaced by the floods, including urgent needs such as temporary lodging, clothing, food, and other essential supplies. These funds may also be used for other supports to return home and begin recovery.
"Canadians are grateful to the Red Cross for their dedicated work in cooperation with all levels of government and community organizations to support recovery efforts in the face of this spring's flooding. I am pleased to be able to support those important efforts. Our thoughts continue to be with all Canadians and communities dealing the difficult realities of recovering from this year's spring floods."
- The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
"The support provided today by the Government of Canada will help to meet the urgent needs of the people affected by these devastating floods. We encourage every household impacted by the flooding in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick to register with the Red Cross for assistance. Once the water levels subside, the needs will continue. Thanks to the generosity of Canadians, Red Cross will be here to help people with the challenges they may face as they begin to recover from this disaster."
- Conrad Sauvé, President and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross
