Canada to Match Red Cross Donations for NL Wildfires
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Government of Canada announced that it will match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Newfoundland & Labrador Wildfires Appeal to support wildfire disaster relief efforts across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Through this initiative the federal government will match donations Canadians and corporations make to the appeal. This means every $1 donated will become $2 for those affected by the wildfires. Donation matching will be open for 30 days, retroactive to when the appeal first opened on August 14. The funds raised will be used to assist relief efforts in response to those impacted by the wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador, including those who have evacuated their homes.
Thousands of people have been displaced as wildfires continue to threaten communities across the province. The funds raised will be used to provide disaster relief to residents most directly impacted in the affected areas in Newfoundland and Labrador.
On August 20, the Request for Federal Assistance for Newfoundland and Labrador was extended until August 29th. The Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard will continue to provide assistance to the province as it continues to deal with the impacts of current wildfires.
The Government of Canada is committed to doing everything it can to support all those affected.
Canadians wishing to make a financial donation to help those impacted by wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador can do so online at www.redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-to-match-red-cross-donations-to-newfoundland-and-labrador-appeal-to-help-those-impacted-by-wildfires.html