Canada to give UN $75 million for Syrian refugee relief

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TORONTO, Safar 15, 1437, Nov 27, 2015, SPA -- Canada's Liberal government announced on Thursday a US$75 million (CA$100 million) contribution to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to help fleeing Syrians, fulfilling a campaign promise from its recent federal election, AP reported. The contribution includes US$7.5 million (CA$10 million) for the U.N. refugee agency as part of the program to resettle thousands of Syrian refugees in Canada over the next few months. International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the government will move quickly to disburse the funds. -- SPA 04:02 LOCAL TIME 01:02 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w

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