Federal government is conducting a needs assessment for further assistance
The federal government says Canada will contribute $10 million to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey.
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan says Ottawa is conducting a needs assessment for further aid.
The country is also considering sending Canada's disaster assistance response team.
Yesterday's earthquake killed over 6,200 people, and the death toll is expected to rise even more as rescuers continue to search for survivors.
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake toppled thousands of buildings in Turkey and Syria.
Turkish Vice President Faut Oktay says 8,000 people have been pulled from the rubble, and 380,000 have taken shelter in government hotels and buildings.
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