Many Canadians are familiar with the poor human rights records of countries like Russia and China. But few are familiar with the poor human rights record of Cuba—whose government is one of the oldest dictatorships in the world today. With the authoritarian hold on power imperiled, the Cuban regime cracked down. To date, Canada has yet to sanction any officials or entities related to human rights violations in Cuba. Canadian companies operating in Cuba should be urged to meet with human rights defenders on the island to assess how their investments contribute to human rights violations.

Source: CBC News July 11, 2022 11:01 UTC