January 5, 2021 - Great news from the Canadian Government, which announced it would be donating CAD 500,000 to earthquake efforts in Croatia. 

The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, François-Philippe Champagne, announced on Tuesday they would be donating to support emergency response and recovery efforts in Croatia after the 6.4 magnitude earthquake devastated the Petrinja and Sisak area on December 29, 2020. 

Namely, the Government of Canada will donate CAD 500,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support the Croatian Red Cross and help those affected by the earthquake by distributing essential goods such as food and water to those affected.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and terrible destruction brought by the powerful earthquake. Canada offers its sincerest condolences to the people of Croatia and stands ready to support them during this difficult time," François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said about the donation. 

TCN learned that Member of Parliament, Bob Bratina, Chair of the Canada Croatia Parliamentary Friendship Group, was instrumental in lobbying for this aid.

The Government also announced that they would continue to work closely with the Canadian Red Cross and the Croatian Government to monitor the situation and ensure a coordinated response.

You can read more on the Government of Canada website HERE.

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