Canada - Cuba Sue Campbell reports from Toronto that Canada is re-evaluating its close relationship with Cuba. Ottawa has been one of Fidel Castro's most important foreign allies; Canada is one of Cuba's top trading partners, and has provided millions of dollars in aid. It's all been part of a policy called "constructive engagement," designed to nudge Castro towards democracy and economic reform. But Cuba's continued repression of dissidents has caused Canada to pull back, suspending ministerial visits and placing aid projects on hold.

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Canada - Cuba

July 22, 199912:00 AM ET

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Sue Campbell reports from Toronto that Canada is re-evaluating its close relationship with Cuba. Ottawa has been one of Fidel Castro's most important foreign allies; Canada is one of Cuba's top trading partners, and has provided millions of dollars in aid. It's all been part of a policy called "constructive engagement," designed to nudge Castro towards democracy and economic reform. But Cuba's continued repression of dissidents has caused Canada to pull back, suspending ministerial visits and placing aid projects on hold.