Cuba’s contribution to the global struggle against the Covid-19 pandemic has been held up as an example of success and solidarity, both internally and for their assistance to 42 countries worldwide. While Cuba’s Henry Reeve International Medical Brigade receives praise for its international cooperation during these difficult times, the United States government has tightened its immoral and illegal U.S. blockade onCuba. From here in Canada, it is crucial that we continue challenging these cruel policies through building stronger Canada-Cuba solidarity.

Join the Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC) and our dynamic guest speakers for an important discussion about the state of Canada-Cuba relations and strengthening our people to people solidarity with Cuba.

Featuring:
Her Excellency Josefina Vidal, Cuban Ambassador to Canada — Previously, she was president of the Cuban delegation in the first and second rounds of Cuba-U.S. talks, which paved the way for the restoration of diplomatic relations between both countries under Cuban
President Raul Castro and U.S. President Barack Obama
MP Niki Ashton — Member of Parliament for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, Manitoba
MP Matthew Green — Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre, Ontario
Senator Pierrette Ringuette — Independent senator for New Brunswick and Co-Chair of the Canada-Cuba Inter-Parliamentary Group
Dr. John Kirk — Cuba Researcher and Professor, Dalhousie University
Dr. Isaac Saney — Co-Chair of Canadian Network on Cuba & Professor, Dalhousie University

Event Co-Chairs:
Tamara Hansen — Executive member of the Canadian Network on Cuba, Coordinator of Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC)
Elizabeth Hill — Executive member of the Canadian Network on Cuba and President of the Canadian Cuban Friendship Association-Toronto