Soon after the federal government became aware of Cross’ kidnapping, contact was made with Cuba and Algeria to explore the possibility of securing safe conduct for the kidnappers. These files show the steps taken by the federal government to do so.
Political Affairs - Internal Security - Task Force on Kidnapping - Safe Conduct Offered to Abductors of JR Cross and Pierre Laporte
Political Affairs - Internal Security - Task Force on Kidnapping - Safe Conduct - Algeria
Political Affairs - Internal Security - Task Force on Kidnapping - Safe Conduct - Cuba - Part 1
Political Affairs - Internal Security - Task Force on Kidnapping - Safe Conduct - Cuba - Part 2