Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association - CCFA Calgary

10/06/2026

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Canada must assert its sovereign foreign policy on Cuba and oppose the unlawful U.S. fuel blockade and extraterritorial sanctions against Cuba.

This is what CoDev expressed to Deputy Minister Cynthia Termorshuizen of Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada on October 1. Thank you to the BC Council for International Cooperation for organizing the meeting and to the Deputy Minister for taking the time to meet with and listen to Canadian civil society organizations working to support human rights across the world.

On July 7 at the United Nations General Assembly, 136 nations voted to resume the debate on ending the U.S. embargo against Cuba. Canada was among only 30 nations that abstained.

For over three decades, under both Liberal and Conservative governments, Canada has voted in support of ending the U.S. embargo against Cuba. Children in Cuba are dying, health outcomes are deteriorating, and people are hungry. Canada’s abstention in July was unconscionable and failed to meet the moment.

As we told Deputy Minister Cynthia Termorshuizen, we call on the Government of Canada to reaffirm its historic opposition to the U.S. embargo at the United Nations this fall by supporting the annual resolution to end the embargo.

We must not throw Cuba under the bus to appease the current U.S. government. History is on our side.

Please show your support: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7649

09/30/2026

To President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada:

The U.S. military is preparing for possible action against Cuba. CBS News revealed that the Army Reserve is assessing whether military police, engineers, medical brigades, battlefield surgical teams, and theater-level logistics forces could be available to the U.S. Southern Command within 90 to 120 days. Multiple U.S. officials told CBS that the planning is focused on Cuba.

This comes amid escalating tensions from Washington. At the U.N. General Assembly, President Trump called Cuba an “absolutely failed state,” said his administration was seeking a “fundamental change” on the island, and declared “freedom will be coming to Cuba.” The next day, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was willing to talk with Cuba about a political transition towards new leadership. Meanwhile, Cuba says it’s ready to dialogue with Washington, but not under threats or coercion.

Sign the petition: Mexico & Canada: Say NO to war on Cuba!

09/30/2026

To President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada:

The U.S. military is preparing for possible action against Cuba. CBS News revealed that the Army Reserve is assessing whether military police, engineers, medical brigades, battlefield surgical teams, and theater-level logistics forces could be available to the U.S. Southern Command within 90 to 120 days. Multiple U.S. officials told CBS that the planning is focused on Cuba.

This comes amid escalating tensions from Washington. At the U.N. General Assembly, President Trump called Cuba an “absolutely failed state,” said his administration was seeking a “fundamental change” on the island, and declared “freedom will be coming to Cuba.” The next day, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was willing to talk with Cuba about a political transition towards new leadership. Meanwhile, Cuba says it’s ready to dialogue with Washington, but not under threats or coercion.

09/30/2026

Cuba

"Many of us at CODEPINK have been spent years as activists in solidarity with the people of Cuba. The U.S. blockade against Cuba has been going on for over 60 years and the Trump administration imposed another 243 sanctions that have made life increasingly difficult for ordinary people on the island. We condemn the U.S. hybrid war on Cuba and are working on everything from ending the blockade, to removing the Trump sanctions and uplifting the incredibly international solidarity that Cuba shows. Cuba Si, Bloqueo No!

Many of us at CODEPINK have been spent years as activists in solidarity with the people of Cuba. The U.S. blockade against Cuba has been going on for over 60 years and the Trump administration imposed another 243 sanctions that have made life increasingly difficult for ordinary people on the island....

09/28/2026

The blockade is a Silent Genocide that is causing suffering to millions !!!

09/27/2026

09/25/2026

CCFA-Calgary will soon we will be starting a "CUBA HUMANITARIAN RELIEF MISSION" concentrating on Food • Medicine • Education for Cuba’s Communities.

In Cuba, every child receives free medical care, including personalized eyeglasses designed to meet their individual needs. However, because of the cruel blockade, there is now a severe shortage of glasses — a simple but essential item that so many children urgently need.