00:00Canada has announced plans to provide aid to Cuba as the island struggles with severe fuel shortages triggered by US
00:08blockade.
00:09The move comes amid growing fears of a humanitarian crisis and worsening US-Canada relations.
00:17Canada said last week it was monitoring the situation in Cuba and was concerned about the increasing risk of a
00:24humanitarian crisis there.
00:25The United Nations has warned that Cuba's energy shortfall could lead to broader humanitarian suffering if not resolved.
00:33Meanwhile, tensions between Washington and Ottawa have been building over several issues including trade tariffs, Arctic policy and Canada's efforts
00:41to strengthen ties with China.
00:44Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling this week to India, Australia and Japan to pursue expanded trade ties as
00:51part of efforts to reduce Canada's economic dependence on the United States.
00:56Canada's
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