Turkey\u002DSyria earthquake: Ottawa says sending rescuers would be logistically and geographically challenging.
In an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan said Canada’s commitment of $10 million to quake relief efforts was seen as the fastest response, while sending rescuers would be logistically and geographically challenging. It could also create bottlenecks that hamper instead of help.
“While this process does take a little time, it is critical to ensuring we are in a position to provide the most effective support possible,” said Geneviève Tremblay, spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada. “It ensures that Canada provides the assets that are required to fill a specific need, and to the right locations where it is required. This support must be properly coordinated with other nations in order to be useful.
“Coordination can be really, really tough,” he said. “After a disaster, sending more might feel like the right thing, but it can get wild.”
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