February 25, 2026
RED FM News Desk
The Canadian government has announced it will provide $8 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba as the island nation grapples with a deepening national crisis. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development, confirmed that the funds are intended to address the “urgent and immediate needs” of the Cuban people.
The assistance comes at a critical time for Cuba, which is currently facing a dire shortage of basic necessities, including food, medicine, and fuel. Global Affairs Canada has maintained travel advisories for over a year, warning Canadians of these widespread scarcities. The crisis reached a breaking point in January after Cuba lost its primary source of fuel when the U.S. government took control of Venezuela’s oil reserves, effectively cutting off the island’s energy lifeline.
To ensure the funds reach those most in need, Canadian officials clarified that the aid will be distributed through United Nations agencies rather than through the Cuban government directly. This diplomatic maneuver occurs as the Donald Trump administration in Washington intensifies economic pressure on the island, utilizing an oil blockade and threats of tariffs against any country that supplies fuel to Cuba in an attempt to destabilize the nation’s communist government.
Despite the intense economic strain and U.S. efforts to trigger a regime change, Canadian officials remain cautious in their assessment of the political landscape. On Tuesday, a high-ranking Canadian official testified before a parliamentary committee, stating that despite these monumental challenges, the Cuban government currently remains stable.
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