The federal government is investing $5.1 million in dozens of projects that aim to protect and restore the Great Lakes, including efforts to restore Hamilton Harbour and Cootes Paradise.

"Deals are being struck with frontrunning manufacturers ahead of the evidence and in a climate of financial secrecy to buy up supplies of a limited, lifesaving resource."

The Liberal government was criticized last week for promising only an initial $5 million.

'Canada also supports an independent investigation to understand what happened and how we can ensure a tragedy like this never happens again,' Karina Gould tweeted on Sunday.

The federal government will match donations made by Canadians seeking to help those impacted by the devastating explosions in Lebanon.

Canada has so far promised $5 million in emergency aid and the international development minister says the federal government is committed to helping Lebanon as it begins to recover.

Trudeau announced the new funds this morning in another virtual international fundraiser -- this one sponsored by an organization, Global Citizen, that is trying to raise $42.8 billion.

Canada is dedicating $8.9 million in new international aid to ensure women and girls around the world have safe access to abortion and reproductive health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karina Gould said the number of COVID-19 cases in Africa is rising, which is worrying because the continent doesn't have the safety net to ward off an impending socioeconomic crisis that would accompany a health emergency.

Push for probe among several topics, including Taiwan, set to be discussed by global leaders.