Canada’s Response to the Crisis in Nepal
On April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, followed by a series of significant aftershocks. Initial indications put the number of deaths at more than 2000 and there is extensive damage to infrastructure. The Government of Canada immediately responded to the emergency with a $5-million contribution to provide life-saving assistance through experienced […]
April 28, 2015