Canada Bolsters Humanitarian Aid for Lebanon Amid Escalating Crisis

Canada has announced an additional C$15 million ($11 million) in humanitarian aid to help civilians affected by the conflict in Lebanon. This new funding boosts Canada's total pledge to C$25 million. The Canadian government is responding swiftly to the escalating crisis in the region.

In response to the escalating crisis in Lebanon, Canada has pledged an extra C$15 million ($11 million) in humanitarian assistance, according to a statement released by the Canadian foreign ministry on Wednesday.

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly emphasized the urgent need for support, stating, "Canada is deeply alarmed by the rapid escalation of the crisis in Lebanon. We are mobilizing to ensure that Canada is there to bring much-needed assistance to the Lebanese people."

This latest donation raises Canada's total humanitarian contribution for Lebanon to C$25 million, demonstrating a significant commitment to aid civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)