As Russia’s key ally in the Western Hemisphere, Cuba regularly colludes in Russian-led information warfare across the Americas, using platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp to spread disinformation.

While countering internet propaganda campaigns is difficult — if not impossible — in democracies, Canada can regulate what is broadcast on domestic television screens, as demonstrated by banning access to two Russian broadcasters.

However, shockingly little has been done to close a loophole potentially allowing Cuba to reach Canadians with the Kremlin’s insidious propaganda.