According to the Government of Canada, Canada and Cuba have a well-established and significant commercial and investment relationship. Over 1 million Canadians visited the island each year. Cuba is the third most popular overseas destination for Canadians (after the United States and Mexico) and Canada is Cuba’s largest source of tourists.
Cuba is represented in Canada by and embassy in Ottowa and also has consulates in Montréal and Toronto, while Canada has an embassy in Havana.
Development cooperation is an integral part of Canada’s relationship with Cuba, advancing shared priorities such as food and nutrition security, resilience to climate change and green growth. Current areas of cooperation include sustainable agriculture and renewable energy, both with a focus on women’s participation and leadership. Canada has also provided targeted support to Cuban institutions and organizations such as the Auditor General and the Cuban Women’s Federation.
Canada supports a future for Cuba that fully embraces the fundamental values of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Canada has consistently recognized Cuba’s strong commitment to economic and social rights, with its particularly important achievements in the areas of education and health.
