The federal government is being called on to send aid to Cuba in the wake of tightening restrictions against the Caribbean island nation by the United States. Mexico sent two naval vessels 800 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Cuba last week. Last week in the House of Commons, NDP interim leader Don Davies urged the government to provide support to Cuba. My call for aid to Cuba is consistent with that long-standing position.”However, he says he has “not had any response from PM Carney. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMeanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against any country selling or providing oil to Cuba.

Source: National Post February 19, 2026 12:27 UTC