About this episode
The episode discusses the worsening conditions in Cuba and the implications of President Trump's policies, featuring insights from former ambassador Mark Entwistle and reflections from the Cuban diaspora in Ontario.
As conditions in Cuba worsen, President Donald Trump's intentions toward the island remain unclear, raising questions about what happens next and what role Canada should play. Mark Entwistle, Canada's ambassador to Cuba from 1993 to 1997 and now a senior fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, joins us. Then, the ripple effects closer to home as Ontario's small but longstanding Cuban diaspora reflects on the crisis, with roots dating back to the 1800s. A trip to Niagara brings one man's journey into focus and sheds light on what people on the island are facing today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Mark Entwistle
Topics covered
- Cuba
- Canada
- Cuban diaspora
- Trump administration
- Crisis
- Global affairs
Keywords
- Cuba
- Mark Entwistle
- Donald Trump
- Cuban diaspora
- Ontario
- crisis
- Munk School
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Places: Cuba, Canada, Ontario, Niagara
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