Turkey earthquake: Trudeau vows Ottawa will match donations to Red Cross
Canada has yet to commit to putting boots on the ground in Turkey and Syria. But speaking on Tuesday, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan said “nothing” is off the table.”
“We’re also looking at various other options — medical teams, heavy urban search and rescue — and I know that also Minister Anand is looking at options for the DART as well,” Sajjan said. When pressed for an update on the aid efforts on Wednesday, Trudeau had nothing firm to announce — even as the clock continues to tick for those buried in the rubble.
“From the very beginning we’ve been talking with our diplomatic staff our counterparts over there, working with the international community on getting as much help as needed, the right way, there,” Trudeau said.“We are there to help, we’re just looking at how to best do it.”Corus Entertainment, the parent company of Global News, is supporting the
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