More humanitarian assistance, immigration eyed with Canada’s limited options to address quake disaster

With geopolitical difficulties in the areas affected by the devastating Feb. 6 earthquake, Canada has limited options to address the crisis.

Shortly after the Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan announced Canada would contribute $10-million in humanitarian assistance to address the crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY NEIL MOSS

February 15, 2023

Following a devastating earthquake that has left thousands dead in Turkey and Syria, Canada’s pledge of millions of dollars in aid is welcomed, but Ottawa has few other options to help address the situation, say experts, as some call for Canada to accept displaced immigran...

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