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Iris praises Premier Stelmach and the Alberta Government for Supporting Japan Relief Effort.

Image Caption: Alberta International and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Iris Evans (right) with Edmonton Japanese Community Association Cathy Tennant and Canadian Red Cross Central and Northern Alberta Council President Jackie Specken at an event April 16, 2011 to raise funds for the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief efforts. Minister Evans spoke of the close relationship between Japan and Alberta as she talked about the province's $5 million donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help Japanese people recover from the devastating March 11, 2011 disaster.