The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that Canada will contribute urgently needed relief supplies to Japan in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
“Today I met with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeaki Mastumoto, who underlined the grave situation facing his country,” said Minister Cannon. “The Japanese government has specified the assistance it needs from the international community, and will continue to do so. Canada stands ready to assist.
“Canada will be part of the effort in support of the Government and people of Japan.”
“In response to a first request by the Government of Japan, Canada, working with the Canadian Red Cross, will provide approximately 25,000 woven thermal wool blankets from its emergency relief supply stockpile to support the urgent efforts under way for the affected people of Japan,” said Minister Oda.
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