The article discusses Canada's preparations to assist Cuba, following the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by U.S. oil supply blockades instituted under Donald Trump's administration. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand indicated that while plans are underway, further details are not yet available. The situation is particularly dire in Cuba, experiencing fuel shortages that have led to extensive power outages and soaring food and transport prices, as reported by Reuters.

Canada has previously expressed concern over the situation in Cuba, closely monitoring the risk of a worsening humanitarian crisis. The UN has also raised alarms regarding the potential for a crisis on the island. While this move to aid Cuba could have positive humanitarian implications, it may also escalate tensions between Canada and the U.S., which have already been heightened due to various issues, including tariffs imposed by Trump, aggressive rhetoric regarding Greenland, and Ottawa's efforts to cultivate closer trade relations with China.

Trump's focus on the collapse of the Cuban regime has intensified since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this year, as Venezuela had been a crucial ally and oil supplier to Cuba prior to U.S. intervention. The article suggests that as Canada steps into this role of providing aid, it may inadvertently complicate its diplomatic relations with Washington, particularly given the current international climate regarding Cuba and its allies.