Global Affairs CanadaForeign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland issued the following statement on April 17 regarding Canadian businesses operating in Cuba and the decision by the United States not to suspend Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996, commonly known as the Helms-Burton Act: "Canada is deeply disappointed with today's announcement. We will be reviewing all options in response to this U.S. decision. "Since the U.S. announced in January it would review Title III, the Government of Canada has been regularly engaged with the U.S. government to raise our concerns about the possible negative consequences for Canadians -- concerns that are long-standing and well known to our U.S. partners. "I have met with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to register those concerns. Canadian and U.S. officials have had detailed discussions on the Helms-Burton Act and Canada's Foreign Extraterritorial Measures Act. I have also discussed this issue with the EU. "I have been in contact with Canadian businesses to reaffirm we will fully defend the interests of Canadians conducting legitimate trade and investment with Cuba." (Global Affairs Canada)
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