E-7318: Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled — Canadian Petition Tracker
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Track petition E-7318 — "Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled" sponsored by Don Davies. 10 signatures and counting. See signature growth trends and provincial breakdown on PetitionTracker.ca.
Petition Text
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled
Whereas:
• The Cuban people are facing severe economic hardship, including shortages of food, medicine, and reliable energy;
• Canada maintains longstanding diplomatic and people-to-people ties with Cuba;
• The Government of Canada has consistently opposed broad economic sanctions that negatively impact civilian populations;
• There is concern that state-controlled systems in Cuba can divert resources away from those most in need; and
• Canadians support humanitarian assistance that reaches people directly and is delivered transparently and accountably.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to:
1. Increase humanitarian assistance directed specifically to the Cuban people, delivered through independent, non-governmental, and multilateral organizations with strong accountability mechanisms;
2. Prioritize support for food security, medical supplies, and decentralized energy solutions (including community-based and renewable systems) that reduce reliance on centralized state control;
3. Expand people-to-people engagement, including travel, cultural exchange, and remittances, in ways that directly benefit Cuban citizens and small independent businesses;
4. Ensure that any Canadian assistance or economic engagement includes clear safeguards, transparency measures, and reporting to prevent diversion through state-controlled entities; and
5. Continue to advocate internationally for approaches that support civilian populations without entrenching authoritarian governance structures.