Complaints Roll In As Tsunami Aid Cash Wells Up

'You can't spend money like this in the snap of a finger'

Published June 29, 2005

The unprecedented outpouring of cash donations in the wake of the December 26 tsunami, one of the worst natural disasters on record, has left Canadian non-governmental organizations in an odd situation.

The massive bank accounts they accumulated over hours and days are collecting interest six months later. Meanwhile, some private donors are demanding to know why their generosity isn't flowing more...

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