Media Advisory: Minister Paradis to Travel to the Philippines
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/25/13 -- The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie, will travel to the Philippines from November 26 to 28, 2013, to witness the situation on the ground first hand, meet with local officials as well as Canadian and international humanitarian partners, and observe the effectiveness and impact of Canadian assistance.
During his trip, the Minister will travel to some of the hardest-hit areas of the country, including Tacloban, Ormoc, and Roxas City, to survey the damage caused by the typhoon and visit Canadian supported humanitarian initiatives that are assisting the most vulnerable.
In Tacloban, Minister Paradis will meet with partners delivering humanitarian assistance to those impacted by the storm. In Ormoc, he will tour the Canadian Red Cross field hospital that is providing basic health and surgical care for the typhoon-affected population. The Minister will also meet with members of Canada's Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), which has been deployed to Roxas City to contribute to relief efforts by providing clean water, medical assistance, and logistical support.
Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines on Friday, November 8, 2013, causing widespread devastation. Currently, an estimated 13 million people have been affected by the typhoon in nine regions across the Philippines, and more than 4 million people are known to be displaced. The number of casualties continues to increase. Many cities have experienced widespread destruction, with more than one million homes damaged. Electricity and water supplies are not functioning in many affected areas.
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Canada's response to Typhoon Haiyan
The Government of Canada has taken decisive action to provide emergency relief to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. These measures include:
In addition, Canada will be prioritizing the processing of Filipino applications on request from those who are significantly and personally affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Requests from Filipino citizens who are temporarily in Canada and wish to extend their stay will be assessed in a compassionate and flexible manner. Canadians without travel documents as a result of the typhoon will have their applications expedited by the Canadian Embassy in Manila.
Prime Minister Harper also spoke with Benigno Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines, on November 11 to extend his heartfelt condolences to the people of the Philippines, and to offer support to the Government of the Philippines in the aftermath of the natural disaster.
Contacts:
Margaux Stastny
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Development
and Minister for La Francophonie
819-953-6238
Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD)
819-995-1874
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