Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said he hopes to announce new rules governing compensation for flood victims by the end of the week.
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He said Monday the government financial aid program isn’t inadequate, but could be improved.
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Thousands of Quebecers will likely be seeking help after record April rainfall caused extensive flooding across the province.
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Quebec floods: By the numbers
Couillard said about $2 million has been doled out to help cover living expenses and advances for needed repair work.
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The premier said he understands how discouraging it must be for those returning home to heavy water damage and daunting paperwork to apply for compensation.
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More than 4,550 homes were still flooded as of Sunday night in 121 different cities and towns across the province and roughly 3,900 people have been evacuated.
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