NEWS

The Ontario government is donating $100,000 to the Red Cross to help the victims of the cyclone that hit Myanmar.

High winds, heavy rain and flood water have destroyed homes and livelihoods. Hundreds of thousands of people are in urgent need of emergency shelter and basic supplies.

The Canadian Red Cross is asking for donations that will help provide survivors with emergency shelter, access to health care and clean water. 

QUOTES

“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones, and Ontarians want to help those who are working hard to save their fellow citizens and to rebuild communities,” said Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.

QUICK FACTS

• Myanmar, also known as Burma, is located in Southeast Asia.
• The cyclone came ashore at the delta of the Irrawaddy River, the country's most heavily populated region. Rangoon, the capital, has also been hard hit.

LEARN MORE

Read more about the Red Cross relief effort.

To support relief and recovery activities, contribute online or call 1-800-418-1111.

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Contacts:
Coralie D’Souza, Minister's Office, (416) 325-6204
Michel Payen-Dumont, Communications Branch, (416) 314-7010