Canadian foreign service officials who served in Havana from 2017 onward report persistent neurological symptoms including severe headaches, balance loss, and cognitive decline. Eight former diplomats, speaking anonymously due to an ongoing lawsuit, say they and their children suffered without adequate government response.
They allege Global Affairs Canada failed to provide medical solutions or follow-up care, dismissing claims as inconclusive despite consistent symptom patterns across unrelated personnel.
The 2024 government report concluded no common cause was identified and ruled out foreign actor involvement. This contradicts recent U.S. intelligence findings that cited flawed assessments and possible cover-ups involving Russian-developed microwave devices.
Diplomats argue their experiences align with U.S. cases reported in Cuba, Russia, and China-symptoms resembling concussions without physical trauma. They claim the Canadian government’s stance undermines victims and enables institutional silence.
U.S. congressional testimony now calls for retraction of prior conclusions, bolstering the Canadians’ long-standing claims of a coordinated effort to downplay the incidents.