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flag Canada updates disaster relief program for quicker aid, focusing on prevention and resilience.

flag Canada's federal government has updated its disaster relief program to prioritize prevention and resilience. flag The changes include faster financial assistance, with up to 90% reimbursement for rebuilding efforts in high-risk areas that reduce future disaster risks. flag The program now offers more immediate support and divides funding into five categories, including emergency response and recovery assistance. flag Territories receive full coverage for high-risk areas and 60% for non-high-risk areas. flag The updates aim to expedite aid, previously taking up to seven years, and are set to take effect on April 1.

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