Prime Minister Stephen Harper today said Ottawa was deploying the Canadian military to the hardest hit areas of Newfoundland to provide emergency supplies, assist with medical evacuations and rebuild critical infrastructure ripped apart by hurricane Igor.
Harper toured areas affected by the hurricane today and announced that Ottawa would deploy the Canadian Forces to respond to a call for assistance by the province to address critical requirements in the aftermath of the storm.
Harper was joined by Premier Danny Williams and Senator Fabian Manning.
“Today, I saw first hand the very serious damage caused by Hurricane Igor,” Harper said. “Our government stands behind Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and we will be dispatching Canadian Forces personnel immediately to the hardest hit areas to provide emergency supplies and to assist local authorities with medical evacuations and the rebuilding of critical infrastructure.”
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Harper visited two of the hardest hit communities, Trouty and Britannia, where he met with families, volunteers and authorities dealing with floods, as well as damage to roads and bridges.
“Newfoundlanders and Labradorians affected by hurricane Igor will face enormous challenges ahead,” Harper said. “But they are facing the aftermath of the storm with their characteristic resilience and determination.”
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Wow Donnie...you are a n idiot.Your mom was right.