Ottawa, Manitoba matching wildfire donations

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The federal and provincial governments are matching financial donations to the Canadian Red Cross’ wildfire appeal to help thousands of Manitobans who’ve been forced to flee their communities.

Every $1 that is donated will become $3 over a 30-day period retroactive to May 28, when the appeal began, the federal government said in a news release.

Ottawa said it will match donations up to $30 million, while the Manitoba government will match donations up to $15 million.

The funds will help to provide immediate and ongoing relief, including financial assistance, support for communities that are hosting evacuees, and recovery and future wildfire protection efforts.

The Manitoba government has said about 17,000 people have been displaced by fires in the province.