What's Next for Cuba? | The Rundown

As conditions in Cuba worsen, President Donald Trump's intentions toward the island remain unclear, raising questions about what happens next and what role Canada should play. Mark Entwistle, Canada's ambassador to Cuba from 1993 to 1997 and now a senior fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, joins us. Then, the ripple effects closer to home as Ontario's small but longstanding Cuban diaspora reflects on the crisis, with roots dating back to the 1800s. A trip to Niagara brings one man's journey into focus and sheds light on what people on the island are facing today. 00:00 Intro 1:22 Canada’s role? 3:36 Does engagement work? 6:27 Is Cuba a threat? 10:09 Could this escalate? 16:17 What should Canada do? 17:37 Cuban Canadians respond 23:26 Why are people leaving? 27:21 Life on the island now About The Rundown: The Rundown is your nightly half-hour deep dive into just one headline. With host Jeyan Jeganathan, we’ll cover everything from housing and health care to climate and AI. We’ll break down why each topic matters, who’s living it, and what’s being done to make things better – starting right here in Ontario. Slow down. Tune in. Make sense of the moment. And tell us what you think. Follow on social media: Instagram –   / therundowntvo   Facebook-   / therundowntvo   X-   / therundowntvo   Bluesky- https://bsky.app/profile/therundowntv... Subscribe to TVO Today to watch more content like this:    / @tvotoday   Listen to the podcast: https://www.tvo.org/podcasts/the-rund... Check out the rest of the TVO ecosystem TVO Docs -    / @tvo   TVO Kids -    / @tvokids   TVO Learn -    / @tvolearn   Download the TVO Today App Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-tod... Available on: Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV Enjoying this content and want to make a meaningful impact? Consider donating today! https://support.tvo.org/site/Donation...