Canada announces humanitarian aid package for Cuba
(VOVWORLD) -Canada announced on Wednesday "an accelerated funding of 8 million CAD (6.7 million USD) to help the people of Cuba cope with prolonged crisis due to food and energy shortages.
 Workers install a solar panel on the rooftop of a private business as Cubans grapple with an ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by fuel shortages, Havana, Cuba February 18, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Norlys Perez) |
The aid package will be delivered through UN agencies, rather than directly to the Cuban Government, said Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai in a joint statement.
The package is mainly for providing food and essential supplies. The severe fuel shortages in Cuba have affected transportation, production, and the supplies of energy and other goods.
Cuba currently meets about 40% of the fuel it needs domestically and depends heavily on imports for the rest. As supplies dwindle, rising prices for food and transportation are significantly affecting people's lives.