Canada–Venezuela relations
bilateral relations between Venezuela and Canada
Canada–Venezuela relations are the bilateral relations between Canada and Venezuela. Canada and Venezuela established diplomatic relations in the early 1950s. The two countries maintained generally cordial relations for several decades, with economic ties particularly involving the energy, mining, telecommunications and agricultural sectors. Relations deteriorated significantly during the presidencies of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, particularly as Canada increasingly criticized the Venezuelan government's erosion of democratic institutions and human rights.
Canada became an active participant in international efforts to address the Venezuelan crisis, including the creation of the Lima Group in 2017. Canada subsequently imposed targeted sanctions on Venezuelan officials, recognized Juan Guaidó as interim president in 2019, and closed its embassy in Caracas later that year after diplomatic visas could not be renewed. Despite souring relations, Canada has continued to provide humanitarian and development assistance to Venezuelans and Venezuelan migrants throughout the region.
Following Venezuela's disputed 2024 presidential election, Canada recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as president-elect in January 2025 and imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan officials. In January 2026, after the removal and arrest of Nicolás Maduro by the United States, Canada stated that it did not recognize Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's legitimate leader and called for a Venezuelan-led democratic transition.
History
Establishment of diplomatic relations
In February 1948, Canada maintained a Consulate General in Caracas, while Venezuela maintained a Consulate General in Montreal.
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