Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  I think that the definition is perhaps not very good.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Some comments, for example, suggest that they are political prisoners. It is not limited to that.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  In general, according to what we are hearing from the media—I am not familiar with 100% of the cases—people being called political prisoners are not political prisoners.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  We must respect Cuba's right to solve its own problems. Since the revolution, external interventions have sought to change the country's regime, but things should not be done in that way. There is a real need to put pressure on international forums so that Cuba can choose its own path.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Good morning. I would like to thank you for giving me this opportunity to testify before the committee. The Caravane d'amitié Québec-Cuba has been in place since 1994 and it is well established within Quebec society. We have friends from all walks of life. There are some volunteers who work for us.