Ottawa has launched a dollar-for-dollar matching fund to send additional aid to Lebanon following Tuesday's deadly blast in Beirut, a contribution that comes from the federal government's previous commitment of $5 million to provide relief to the region. WATCH | CBC's weekend business panel discusses Lebanon matching fund:Our weekend business panel discuses the unprecedented economic crisis in Lebanon following this week's deadly explosion in Beirut. Despite the unrest, Gould avoided answering whether Ottawa would publicly condemn Lebanon's government as calls grow from some members of Canada's Lebanese community to do so. A demonstrator hurls stones at riot police during a protest, following Tuesday's blast, in Beirut, Lebanon on Aug. 8, 2020. The Canadian Embassy in Beirut plans to fully reopen Aug. 10.

Source: CBC News August 08, 2020 18:30 UTC