This news release from privately-owned (publicly-trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:ACE)) Air Canada and privately-owned Cara Operations Ltd, together with a non-governmental Christian agency exemplifies how private corporations are speeding aid to the devastated Asian area faster than the Canadian government’s “quick response”, “emergency”, “DART” team (which won’t arrive until Saturday, on rented RUSSIAN planes).
Incidentally, World Vision is where my personal cash support went.
Air Canada and World Vision Airlift of Relief Supplies to Indonesia Departs Toronto, Tuesday, January 4
MONTREAL, Jan. 4 /CNW Telbec/ – In response to the unprecedented
devastation brought by tsunamis in Southeast Asia, Air Canada has been working with World Vision and other Canadian aid agencies and airline industry partners to support relief efforts in the region.Today, the first of two Air Canada relief flights will depart from
Toronto destined for Jakarta, Indonesia. An Air Canada A340 operated by volunteer crews will carry more than 90,000 lbs of World Vision relief supplies to the devastated country. This shipment of relief supplies will be distributed in Aceh province by World Vision and will contain pharmaceuticals, general medical supplies, water purification equipment, non-perishable foods, clothing and shelter materials. The cargo will also include supplies donated by Air Canada’s catering supplier, Cara Operations Limited and the Indonesian- Canadian community in Montreal.The second relief flight will depart Toronto on Wednesday, January 5
containing an additional 190,000 lbs of relief supplies.
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