Ottawa, October 15, 2026. — Cuba’s Ambassador to Canada, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, highlighted the island’s longstanding commitment to defending international peace during a meeting organized by the Ottawa Peace Council and Ottawa Cuban Connections to reflect on Cuba’s role in promoting peace around the world.
Organized by the Association of Friends of Cuba in Quebec and La France Insoumise, the screening of the documentary À l'assaut du ciel brought together members of various associations, friends of Cuba, and other guests. The film portrays Cuba as a historical and contemporary epicenter of anti-imperialist resistance. It presents the island not only as a country that faces the U.S. blockade with dignity, but also as a living symbol of international solidarity.
On the 158th anniversary of the beginning of Cuba’s struggle for independence, the Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto led the official flag-raising ceremony at Toronto City Hall, Canada. The event brought together members of the consular corps, representatives of organizations in solidarity with Cuba, members of the Communist Party of Canada and the Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist), as well as members of the Cuban community residing in the city.
Ottawa, October 4, 2026.—The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Canada participated in the 8th Ibero-American Book Fair in Canada (FILibro Canada 2026), an event that brought together in Ottawa writers, publishers, cultural managers, diplomatic representatives, and literature enthusiasts from different countries and traditions.
Toronto, October 2, 2026. The Association of Cubans Residing in Toronto “Juan Gualberto Gómez” once again condemned the economic war that the United States maintains against the Cuban people and denounced its effects on the population’s living conditions, particularly those of the most vulnerable sectors.
Montreal, Canada, September 27, 2026. – In a moving ceremony held at the Consulate General of Cuba in Montreal, Cuban residents, solidarity groups, and various guests gathered to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDRs). The event also paid heartfelt tribute to Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, in the year marking his centennial, and became a space to denounce the U.S. blockade against Cuba and reiterate to the world the resounding message: Cuba is not a threat; the blockade is.
Ottawa, September 27, 2026. – The Cuban community residing in Ottawa and Gatineau enjoyed a day of outdoor gathering, sports and recreation this Sunday, organized by the Association of Cuban Residents in Ottawa-Gatineau.
Held in a family-friendly and convivial atmosphere, the gathering brought together Cubans of different ages for a day dedicated to sports, recreation and strengthening bonds within the community.
Solidarity with Cuba was once again evident in different cities across western Canada, where friends of Cuba, members of solidarity organizations, and members of the Cuban community held meetings with the Consul General of Cuba in Toronto, Víctor Manuel García Sánchez.
During his tour of Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary, the Cuban diplomat participated in various activities organized by solidarity groups, providing opportunities to exchange views on the reality of Cuba and strengthen the bonds of friendship between Cuba and Canada.
Toronto, September 2026. — The Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto conducted a working visit to the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, with the aim of bringing consular services closer to Cuban residents in these regions and facilitating various procedures.
The first stage of the visit took place in the city of Calgary, Alberta, where consular services were provided over two consecutive days to members of the Cuban community, including passport renewals and other procedures of interest.
OTTAWA, Canada — New Democratic Party (NDP) parliamentary leader Don Davies warned of the humanitarian consequences of the United States’ economic blockade against Cuba and measures aimed at preventing the island from accessing fuel.
In his speech in the Canadian Parliament, Davies stated: “Access to energy can be manipulated, restricted and weaponized. We can see the consequences of that reality unfolding right now in Cuba.”
