Esteban Lazo receives the President of the Canadian Senate
Both leaders agreed on the desire to deepen relations between the two parliaments and highlighted the role played by the respective parliamentary groups of friendship.
Embassy of Cuba in Canada celebrates 58th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution
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.
Canada, guest country of honor at Havana Book Fair 2017
“Canada’s diversity and vibrant culture will be exhibited for all to enjoy, while participants will also have the opportunity to explore the country’s diversity and heritage, as well as celebrate the long-standing friendship between Cuba and Canada”
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After 55 years and twelve US governments, the blockade against Cuba remains in place
On February 3, 1962, former President of the United States, John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 3447, which stipulated the total trade embargo on Cuba. By doing so, the government of that country made the blockade against the Cuban State and people official.
The Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association in Toronto celebrates Jose Marti´s 164th Birthday Anniversary
Toronto, January 30th, 2017. The Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association in Toronto (CCFA- Toronto) organized last Saturday a traditional cultural event to celebrate the 164th anniversary of Cuba’s National Hero, José Marti. Friends of Cuba, Cuban residents abroad and members of the Consulate General shared this lovely evening.