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Pedaling for Change: Cubans Turn to Bikes and E‑Trikes Amid Sanctions

  People ride in electric vehicles with signs that read, “Down with the blockade” as they pass by the U.S. Embassy during an anti-imperialist march amid a months-long energy crisis since U.S. President Donald Trump's administration cut off its fuel supply, Havana, Cuba April 2, 2026 Across several Cuban cities, residents have taken to the streets on bicycles and electric tricycles, using pedal power as a form of peaceful protest against long‑standing U.S. sanctions and the deepening economic strain they contribute to. The demonstrations, though modest in size, have become a striking visual symbol of frustration in a country where fuel shortages and transportation challenges have become part of daily life. Participants say the choice of bikes and e‑trikes is both practical and symbolic. With gasoline scarce and public transit unreliable, these vehicles have become essential tools for mobility. By riding together in organized groups, protesters highlight how sanctions and economic ...
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Provinces to Fund Nurse Practitioners for Primary Care by 2026

 

Starting in 2026, provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and midwives. This change is part of a new interpretation of the Canada Health Act, which will take effect on April 1, 2026. Federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced that regulated health-care professionals who aren't doctors will be able to bill the government for medically necessary services that would otherwise be provided by a physician.

The move aims to address the shortage of primary care providers and ensure that patients are not paying out of pocket for necessary care. Holland emphasized that charging patients for these services isn't consistent with universal health care and that nurse practitioners should be able to bill the health-care system the same way doctors do.

This policy change is expected to relieve pressure on primary care physicians and improve access to needed care. The changes will be enforced through federal health transfer payments, which could be deducted if patients are charged for medically necessary care.




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