Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, speaks to reporters before a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer ColbyPhoto by Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press

Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

The funding comes on top of $10 million in aid announced by International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen at the end of September

by · National Post

OTTAWA — Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.

International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says the new money will help Canadian and international aid groups provide food, water, emergency health care and other assistance in Lebanon, though the exact allocations are yet to be determined.

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