Title:
Relief Assistance Hurricane Fiona - Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and PEI
Agreement Value:
$25,722,887.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 10, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023
Description:
the project will provide massive financial assistance in the form of a one-time payment to eligible people in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador (the most affected regions in terms of damage and needs) that were affected by Hurricane Fiona. It will contribute to people's ability to manage the impacts of the event by providing one-time financial assistance of $500 to eligible households in the most affected areas who have registered with the Canadian Red Cross and self-identify as unable to meet their basic needs – including, but not limited to, food, shelter, transportation, and cleaning supplies – as a result of the hurricane-force post-tropical storm.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
To increase the ability of populations affected by Hurricane Fiona to manage impacts of the storm by distributing one-time financial assistance of $500 to eligible households experiencing financial difficulty in meeting their basic needs. The funds will relieve the financial stress and enable households to address immediate needs.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8
Reference Number:
088-2022-2023-Q4-00250
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
File number: EM-6100-23171
While agreement started in 2022, it was only reported in this quarter due to delays in finalizing/signing the agreement.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Canadian Red Cross – Ottawa*
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Red Cross – Ottawa*
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa-Centre (Ontario)
Federal Riding Number:
35075
Program:
(COV19) Supporting the Canadian Red Cross’s Urgent Relief Efforts Related to COVID-19, Floods and Wildfires
Program Purpose:
The objective of the Program is to enable the CRC to support Canadians' needs stemming from COVID-19, floods and wildfires. Through the provision of funding to the CRC under this program, the CRC will have the resources to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Canadians as well as that of floods and wildfires.