Ottawa Citizen: Diplomats file $28M suit against Canada over injuries suffered in Cuba
The diplomats say the Canadian government failed to protect them, hid crucial information and downplayed the seriousness of the risks.
OTTAWA — Five Canadian diplomats and their family members who became mysteriously ill while posted to Cuba are suing Ottawa for more than $28 million.
In a statement of claim filed Wednesday in Federal Court, the diplomats say the Canadian government failed to protect them, hid crucial information and downplayed the seriousness of the risks.
Global Affairs Canada acknowledges that nine adults and five children from diplomatic families have developed unusual illnesses in Havana, with symptoms including nausea, dizziness, headaches and trouble concentrating.
Global Affairs has said the government is trying to pinpoint the cause, stressing that the health and safety of diplomatic staff and their families are the priorities.
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WNU Editor: When the first case of a Canadian diplomat experiencing the same health problems as American diplomats in Havana was reported, this blog was the first to point out that this is a serious problem, and that Canada should respond immediately (i.e. reduction in staff, and visa restrictions) .... U.S. And Canadian Diplomats In Cuba Suffered Serious Brain And Nerve Damage (August 23, 2017). They did not. My guess is that the Trudeau government was skeptical that Cuba was behind these "attacks", and they did not want to damage Canadian - Cuban relations. This decision may now become costly to the Canadian taxpayer.
More News On Canadian Diplomats Suing Their Own Government Over Injuries Suffered In Cuba
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Canadian diplomats sue their government over mystery illness in Cuba -- CNN
Canadian diplomats sue government for 'downplaying the seriousness' of mystery illness in Cuba -- FOX News
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