🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Carney will wait to be briefed on new Havana Syndrome details before deciding response
What happened
Canadian diplomats stationed in Cuba reported unexplained health ailments, including nosebleeds, dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, and memory loss, between 2016 and 2018. Former spies and security officials have called for an inquiry into the treatment of the diplomats and whether Russia may have targeted them. The government has invoked a national-security provision to keep secret new details of a lawsuit brought by 10 Canadian diplomats. The Foreign Affairs Minister has been asked to follo
Why it matters
The health concerns of Canadian diplomats stationed in Cuba are a matter of public interest due to the potential implications for the safety and well-being of diplomats and their families. The government's response to the situation may also have implications for national security and international relations. The incident has raised questions about the treatment of diplomats and the potential involvement of foreign actors.
Key facts
- Canadian diplomats reported unexplained health ailments in Cuba between 2016 and 2018
- The government has invoked a national-security provision to keep secret new details of a lawsuit
- Foreign Affairs Minister has been asked to follow up on the case
- Former spies and security officials have called for an inquiry into the treatment of diplomats
- The government has not yet been briefed on the new details surrounding the health ailments.
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