The federal cabinet has decided to double Canada's aid to tsunami victims "to at least" $80 million from $40 million, Prime Minister Paul Martin said Sunday after a meeting with senior ministers.
As of Sunday, about $16.5 million has already been allocated, a government website said.
Canadians will be allowed to claim donations made until Jan. 11 on their 2004 income tax.
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