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Canada Says Ready to Provide Assistance to Syria, Turkey


Tue 07 Feb 2023 | 08:33 AM
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Basant Ahmed

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that Canada "stands ready" to provide assistance after a powerful earthquake left thousands dead in Turkey and Syria. 

Trudeau described the reports and images from Turkey and Syria as "devastating".

Noteworthy, A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck large areas of Turkey and Syria yesterday at dawn, leaving hundreds of buildings damaged, killing more than 2,600 people and injuring thousands.

Trudeau said - in a statement - that "Canada stands ready to provide assistance." Our prayers are with all those affected by these great earthquakes, and our hearts are with those who have lost their loved ones.