The federal government says it will match donations made to the Canadian Red Cross as wildfires tear across the Prairies, forcing thousands from their homes.

Speaking on Parliament Hill Tuesday, Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski said the money will go toward wildfire relief and disaster recovery.

The provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba will also match donations, she said. WATCH | Federal government matching donations to Red Cross for wildfire relief

Federal government is matching donations to Red Cross for wildfire relief 46 minutes ago Duration 2:23 Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski announced that the federal government will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross to help wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, along

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