Ottawa provides $5M to Nepal relief efforts as search continues for 32 Canadians

The federal government said its $5-million contribution is to go toward organizations such as the Red Cross to deliver life-saving assistance to people on the ground.

Global Affairs Canada has deployed five consular officials to Kathmandu to support Canadians and work with local officials, and Anand said more can be sent if needed.

“Nepal is facing a devastating humanitarian emergency with catastrophic damage,” Anand told a news conference.

“Families and homes are destroyed. Mudslides have wiped away villages and infrastructure, including bridges. Communities have been cut off from essential services, including telecommunications.”

Anand said Global Affairs is aware of 866 Canadians who are in Nepal.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on social media this week that Canadians in the region should sign up for Registration of Canadians Abroad, a free service that lets the federal government contact and assist citizens during an emergency in other countries.

Nepal’s disaster management authority said 1,924 people are listed as missing. Many may have been on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus, Buddhists and others.

Climate experts at the Kathmandu-based International Center for Integrated Mountain Development said an avalanche from a glacier likely caused the flooding.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 28, 2026.

— With files from The Associated Press

The Canadian Press Staff

by The Canadian Press

Ottawa provides $5M to Nepal relief efforts as search continues for 32 Canadians

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