allthecanadianpolitics:

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replied to your link “B.C. Government to match donations up to $20 million to help people…”

fuck red cross if you know anyone actually deserving of aid give it to them directly

Please stop Americanizing Canadian politics. Every natural disaster in Canada someone says this, and they’re wrong.

The Canadian Red Cross is a distinct organization. It is not the American Red Cross and it has an excellent reputation:

Canadian Red Cross recognized as one of the top 100 charities in Canada

Canadian Red Cross receives 4-star charity rating from Charity Intelligence

~70% of the Revenues of the Canadian Red Cross goes to its programs. The remaining is used for administration and fundraising.

Please donate to the Canadian Red Cross. It will save lives.

American red cross has a 3 out of 4 stars on charity navigator right now and a B+ on Charity Watch. It did have some major problems in 2011-14 but has worked to resolve them. if you can support an A rated charity for similar work, please do, but 89% of the money they raise goes to their work right now.