Declaration by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba regarding the Canadian government’s decision to designate its embassy in Havana an ‘unaccompanied post,’ following unusual health symptoms reported in 2017 by some Canadian diplomatic staff and dependants posted to the Cuban capital, according to a statement.
Ottawa, February 9, 2017 ̶ On Wednesday evening, the Embassy of Cuba in Ottawa hosted a reception on the occasion of the 58th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. Before over 500 guests, Cuban Ambassador to Canada Julio Garmendia Peña started up his opening remarks by paying heartfelt tribute to Fidel Castro Ruz, Leader of the Cuban Revolution, who passed away last November 25. ʺHis legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all Cuban patriots and of so many people around the globe,ʺ he said.
When referring to bilateral relations, Garmendía Peña described Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s visit to Cuba last November as ʺthe most significant event over the last decadeʺ.
Ottawa November, 28th.- Canadian and Latin American friends as well as Cuban residents, have staged various demonstrations in several Canadian cities this week to pay their respects and show their affection to Fidel Castro, the Leader of the Cuban Revolution, who passed away on the night of November 25.
On November 15, the President of Cuba’s Councils of State and Ministers received His Excellency Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, making an official visit to the country
CUBA, November 8, 2016.- The Honorable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, will arrive in Cuba on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, on an official visit.
Ottawa, October 4, 2016- Yesterday evening, the Canadian Federal Parliament hosted the celebration of Cuba´s National Day of Culture with a Cuban night which was attended by The Honourable George Furey, Speaker of the Senate, and The Honourable Geoff Regan, Speaker of the House of Commons.
Toronto, September 26, 2016- Yesterday, the Juan Gualberto Gómez Association of Cuban Residents in Toronto released a statement demanding the end of US blockade against Cuba which has been in force for more than five decades and still affects the Cuban people.
In a cordial atmosphere, the two leaders discussed the good state of relations between Cuba and Quebec, as well as prospects for their development. They also agreed on the willingness to broaden ties in the economic and commercial spheres
Ottawa, September 9, 2016- Philippe Couillard, Premier of Quebec, will travel to Cuba on Monday, September 12, on an official visit. This is the first time a Premier from this major Canadian province pays a visit to the island.
