Canada Promises More Aid to Beirut as Lebanon’s PM Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations

Questions persist as to whether the aid will reach victims in a country plagued with corruption

Demonstrators take part in anti-government protests that have been ignited by a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, on Aug. 10, 2020. Hannah McKay/Reuters

The Canadian government is promising an additional $25 million in aid to help the people of Lebanon struggling to recover from last week’s devastating explosion in Beirut.

Canada’s total contribution to the international aid effort now stands at $30 million—up from the $5 million promised last week after the Liberal government was criticized by some for not doing enough.