Cuba in Canada

The lone star flag waved under the Ottawa sky

Ottawa – At the City Hall of the Canadian capital, the Cuban flag was raised this January 28th to commemorate the 173rd anniversary of the birth of Cuba's National Hero, José Martí, and the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution.

The ceremony was presided over by Jeff Leiper, city councillor and Deputy Mayor of the City of Ottawa, alongside the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz.

Cuban Consulate in Canada: to expand ties with the Latin community and strengthen bilateral ties

By Correo Canadiense Editorial Team

In an international context marked by uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and migratory challenges, the new Consul General of Cuba in Toronto, Víctor Manuel García, assumes his duties with clear objectives.

Strengthening ties with the Cuban community in Canada, deepening relations between his nation and this northern country, and defending an alternative vision to the current world order top the list of these purposes.

How a TD Rewards booking for a Cuban vacation left a Canadian family in the cold when the bank bent to U.S. sanctions policy

By Ed Smith.

When Laura Edell entered “Havana” into Toronto Dominion Bank’s (TD) Expedia-powered travel booking portal, the response was not a warning, a policy notice or legal explanation.

Instead, the screen displayed a single message: “Sorry, it seems we have taken a wrong turn.”

There were no search results. No indication that travel to Cuba was restricted and no way for the family to use the travel reward points to book a trip to the island. It was simply not an option through the bank’s booking system. 

Under siege and still standing: Cuba, imperial punishment, and revolutionary resistance

By Isaac Saney*

Since the U.S. imperialist invasion of Venezuela and the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro, the Western media has been awash with the familiar chorus: Cuba is about to fall. Once again, pundits, think tanks, and editorial boards dust off an old script, announcing the imminent demise of the Cuban Revolution. Hardship is paraded as destiny; scarcity is reframed as failure; endurance is mocked as denial. The message is clear and rehearsed: history has run its course, and Cuba must submit.

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