Mark Carney has issued a statement on behalf of Canada, officially welcoming the removal of Nicolás Maduro and characterizing the dramatic events in Caracas as a pivotal opening for democracy. The comments align Ottawa with the United States’ decisive action, while reiterating Canada’s long-standing diplomatic position regarding the illegitimacy of the Maduro government.
“Canada has not recognised the illegitimate regime of Maduro since it stole the 2018 election,” Carney stated, providing the legal and moral justification for supporting the US-led intervention. By focusing on the fraudulent 2018 polls, Canada frames the capture not as a violation of sovereignty, but as the correction of a usurped democratic process.
“The Canadian government therefore welcomes the opportunity for freedom, democracy, peace, and prosperity for the Venezuelan people,” the statement read.
However, Carney’s message contained a subtle but significant diplomatic nuance regarding the path forward. While President Trump has declared the US will “run” the country, Canada emphasized its support for a “peaceful, negotiated, and Venezuelan-led transition process.” This distinction suggests that while Ottawa backs the removal of the dictator, it will advocate for Venezuelan agency in the reconstruction phase, rather than a prolonged foreign administration.
The statement positions Canada as a supportive ally to the US operation while maintaining its traditional emphasis on human rights and local democratic empowerment.
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