Only a Canadian would think that Cuba has a high quality of life.   When the NBA played some exhibition games over there, the universal remarks from players were about proverty and gruesome conditions.   This from people who for the most part grew up in the low income areas, and gettos in the USA. The NBA players couldn't believe how bad the poverty was in Cuba compared to USA.

People in Cuba try to float Chevys across shark infested waters to get to the USA.    When I cross the border to Mexico, they just wave to you as you drive by.   The good news is you don't have to sneak into Canada.   They let anybody in.   All you have to do is claim political assylum- you don't even need ID.

The only reason the Cuban economy has not collapsed is that Cuban relatives in the USA keep sending them money.    The largest industry in Cuban malls is the American money cashing stores.    Without this funding, Cuba would be finished as an economy.