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Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, is facing increasing political pressure for his government to take a stance on the United States' restrictions on fuel supplies to Cuba, or even to consider sending energy aid to the island.
According to a report by CTV News, various sectors within the Canadian Parliament have urged the Executive to take a stronger stance against Washington, following the expansion of restrictions affecting Cuba's access to oil.
In January, the island lost its primary source of fuel following the United States' takeover of Venezuela's oil reserves.
Since then, Cuba has intensified energy rationing and is facing shortages of basic goods, a situation that has also impacted Canadian airlines, some of which have suspended flights to the Caribbean country due to a lack of fuel.
Leaders of the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Bloc Québécois have urged Carney to follow Mexico's example, which sent humanitarian aid to Cuba, and to support the island in what they consider to be increasing pressure from Washington.
However, Foreign Minister Anita Anand avoided confirming whether Canada will condemn the U.S. actions or provide additional fuel or assistance.
The official emphasized that the government's priority is the safety of Canadian citizens.
The debate takes place against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions in the hemisphere, where the measures adopted by the administration of President Donald Trump have prompted reactions in various countries.
While some lawmakers are calling for a stronger response, Carney's government is maintaining caution and has not announced any concrete changes to its policy towards Cuba.
The fuel crisis in Cuba continues to reflect the economic paralysis the country is experiencing: this time, the impact reaches the Canadian miner Sherritt, the regime's main foreign partner in the extraction of nickel and cobalt in Moa, which announced the temporary suspension of its operations on the island.
According to the agency EFE, the company, which operates in the east of the country, plans to suspend its mining activities and put the processing plant on hold during the upcoming week. The company stated that it will take advantage of the pause to carry out maintenance work.
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