Behind the largest response to a disaster in Canadian history - The Globe and Mail
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It is the largest response to a disaster in Canadian history: $86-million in 10 days has poured into the Canadian Red Cross for relief in Fort McMurray, a figure that will skyrocket once government matching contributions are included.
As the money continues to roll in, the unprecedented deluge puts a spotlight on the Red Cross as the agency in control of the lion’s share of the public giving to help the victims of the wildfires in the northern Alberta city. The organization has already moved more quickly than ever before to distribute large up-front sums to help residents cover some of their evacuation costs, but the majority of the Red Cross’s spending is yet to come.