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OTTAWA — The Canadian government is giving more financial support aimed at helping the most vulnerable survive the COVID-19 pandemic.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $40 million will go to Women and Gender Equality Canada, with up to $30 million to address immediate needs of shelters and sexual assault centres.Another $10 million to be provided will go to Indigenous Services Canada's network of 46 emergency shelters.The government also says $157.5 million will address the needs of Canadians experiencing homelessness.Trudeau says he will speak to U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days after the White House ordered Minnesota-based 3M to stop exporting its surgical-grade face masks.The Prime Minister says he's confident there will be a solution.Trudeau also says Canada is leasing warehouses in China to manage shipments of masks, and will charter a flight to have millions of masks come back.This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 4, 2020.The Canadian Press
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