Take a Stand for Cuba: Send a Message Now!
The following is from Common Frontiers:
The people of Cuba face a dire humanitarian crisis in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on any nation that exports oil to Cuba. The lack of fuel has a deep impact on the lives of the people of Cubans. There are daily blackouts throughout the country and virtually no public transportation. Factories are closed. Getting food and water is increasingly difficult. Medical procedures have been cut back drastically, and only emergency cases are being dealt with.
Canada recently announced an $8-million contribution to relief efforts, but much more is needed – especially fuel – to ensure aid can reach people in need and the economy restored. Non-governmental organizations, including churches and trade unions, are doing what they can to help. For decades, Canada has supported Cuba’s right to determine its own future. That support is needed now more than ever.
Common Frontiers and allied organizations are joining together to ask people from all walks of life to send a message to the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament that calls on the Canadian government to:
- Reject U.S. measures that block fuel from reaching Cuba and support a humanitarian carve-out so that relief can be delivered free of U.S. interference.
- Work with the United Nations, Mexico, Colombia and other countries to get fuel to Cuba.
- Continue to increase efforts to provide immediate food, medicines and medical supplies and ongoing development assistance to Cuba.
- Engage in diplomatic efforts with the United Nations, the United States, and with other nations to end U.S. measures that isolate and harm the Cuban people.
- Strengthen Canada’s commitment to an independent foreign policy with Cuba based on dialogue, constructive engagement and respect for self-determination rather than punitive measures such as sanctions that only hurt the Cuban people.
Find out about the campaign or download flyers at https://tinyurl.com/bde6uzn7
Send a message to the Prime Minister and your Member of Parliament https://petition.web.net/CanadaActNowOnCuba#take-action
