It is well documented that Venezuela has been working to export its human rights abuses, including collaborating with listed terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and states such as Iran and Syria, which are already listed by Canada as state sponsors of terror. Canada values the efforts made by the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to host and provide services to Venezuelans. Lima Group statements: Joint declarations issued by Canada and its Lima Group partners with regard to ongoing developments in Venezuela, outlining the Lima Group’s position and its efforts to respond to the crisis. Multilateral organization statements: Joint statements, supported by Canada, issued by or delivered at multilateral organizations regarding the situation in Venezuela. Venezuela will no longer provide services at its consulates in Canada in response to Ottawa shutting down its embassy in Caracas. For enquiries, contact us. Canada has declared Venezuela is now "fully entrenched in dictatorship" and says it will now recognize opposition figure Juan Guaido as the legitimate authority in the country. Critical perspectives missing in Canada's response to Venezuela crisis Politics in Canada. While the outcome of recent events in Venezuela still remains indeterminate, some things can be said for certain. To ensure a comprehensive UN-wide response, and to support the efforts of main receiving governments, the Regional Inter-Agency Coordination Platform for the Venezuela situation – led by UNHCR and IOM – launched the Regional Response Plan for Refugees and Migrants (RMRP) from Venezuela on 13 November 2019. Making a Difference. If everything had gone according to the US plan, President Nicolás Maduro would be long gone and that he is still there strongly suggests that there is more support for the existing Venezuelan government that the United States would have the world believe. Canada: During a town hall at Brock University at St. Catharines, Ontario, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, denounced Maduro as an 'illegitimate dictator' and said anyone should stand up and condemn the Maduro government, which he said has been responsible for … Canada must stop toeing the US line in its foreign policy, it said. “We continue to call for a peaceful democratic transition and for free and fair presidential elections. Statement in response to Venezuela’s December 6 electoral process; Statement by Minister Monsef on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women ; Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on December 6, 2020; Minister Sajjan attends Manama Dialogue; Correctional Service Canada Recognizes Volunteers and Winner of Taylor Award « Statement from the … Canada is deeply concerned by the unprecedented political, economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and the subsequent suffering of the Venezuelan people. For emergency consular assistance, send an email to sos@international.gc.ca to request a phone call. You will not receive a reply. Nevertheless, general lawlessness, particularly in the area within 20 km of the border with Colombia, increases the risk of extortion and kidnapping in this region. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada does not recognize the results of Venezuela’s December 6 electoral process because the process did not meet the minimum conditions for a free and fair exercise of democracy. We remain strongly committed to the promotion and protection of democracy and human rights. The NDP's response to the Venezuela crisis has become an unfunny farce. And in an internal communique to try to, you know, justify their policy, they said that they are supportive of Canada’s aid objective in Venezuela. While the outcome of recent events in Venezuela still remains indeterminate, some things can be said for certain. Canada's former ambassador in Venezuela, Ben Rowswell, on democracy undone, prolonged protests and widespread weight loss Otherwise, President Nicolás Maduro would be long gone. Canada's Response To Venezuela Political Crisis A 'Gamble': Experts The country's leader is refusing to step down. TT Services is the exclusive service provider for the Government of Canada, authorized to provide administrative support services to visa applicants in Venezuela. May 17, 2019. But greater action is needed. Maxwell Cameron, a political science professor at UBC, was quoted in a Huffington Post article about Canada’s response to the political situation in Venezuela. The Embassy of Canada to Venezuela in Caracas has temporarily suspended its operations. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Gold Reserves Inc. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, where Canadian corporations sued the Venezuelan government for hundreds of millions of dollars in response to asset seizure. Most Venezuelans resided in three cities: Toronto (4,850), Montreal (4,385), and Calgary (2,215). The Association called on its members to take economic measures against Venezuela and persons responsible for the current situation in Venezuela. Canada’s response to Venezuela political crisis a ‘gamble’: Experts. “Free and fair elections can only occur when democratic rights are fully respected. Critical perspectives missing in Canada's response to Venezuela crisis. Venezuela is facing a humanitarian crisis unseen in its history, and only a strong international response can save it from collapse This includes over $18 million in humanitarian assistance funding to help meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable people affected by this crisis, including those in neighbouring countries. Canadians Warned To Avoid All Travel To Venezuela In Response To The Country's Ongoing Crisis Canadian government releases travel warning for Venezuela in response to … The Canada Visa Application Centre is operated by VFS Global in partnership with TT Services. February 4, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada. “Canada will always stand with the people of Venezuela in their fight to restore democracy.”, Syrine Khoury Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Syrine.Khoury@international.gc.ca, Media Relations Office Global Affairs Canada 343-203-7700 media@international.gc.ca Follow us on Twitter: @CanadaFP Like us on Facebook: Canada’s foreign policy - Global Affairs Canada. In August, Ottawa joined a 12 nation group opposed to the Maduro administration. “Canada does not recognize the results of Venezuela’s December 6 electoral process because the process did not meet the minimum conditions for a free and fair exercise of democracy.”, December 6, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada. Ties between Moscow and Venezuela have strengthened in recent months, amid worsening relations between the US and Venezuela. Since 2017, Canada has committed over $55 million in humanitarian, stabilization and development programming to help respond to the effects of the Venezuela crisis. Canada also … Canada has also downgraded its diplomatic relations with Venezuela in an effort to push for the peaceful restoration of Venezuela’s democracy. World. Moreover, we have joined partners in the hemisphere for referring the situation in Venezuela to the International Criminal Court based on credible allegations that serious international crimes may have been committed. Ensure that you provide a phone number where we can reach you. Politics in Canada. Cameron also spoke to Rabble. Canada also continues to provide support through multilateral programs. The Government of Canada today announced it will contribute $52.89 million toward an integrated stabilization, humanitarian and development response to support the people affected by the crisis in Venezuela, as well as the neighbouring countries receiving an influx of refugees and migrants. Bill Blaikie. Canada has been instrumental in the passing of several statements and resolutions at the Organization of American States supporting the people of Venezuela in their efforts to achieve political and economic reforms. Welcome to the website of the Canada Visa Application Centre (CVAC) in Venezuela. The first is that not all has gone according to plan as far as the United States is concerned. Use filters to below options to change the focus of your results in following data table. We’ve reached about 250,000 people through programs focused on child protection, education, and food security and livelihoods in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. In 2011, 16,005 immigrants from Venezuela resided in Canada. Making international phone calls from Venezuela may be challenging. World Vision has maintained a multi-country response to the Venezuela migrant crisis since January 2019. Statement type: Multilateral organization statements, Canada's efforts to address global issues, Canada's response to conflict, crises and disasters, Statement in response to Venezuela’s December 6 electoral process, Joint Declaration of Support for Democratic Transition in Venezuela, Lima Group Ministerial Meeting February 20, 2020 Chair’s Statement, Canada to host ministerial meeting of the Lima Group, Lima Group statement on the re-election of Juan Guaidó as President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Lima Group Declaration on new cabinet appointments, Lima Group declaration on the death of Venezuelan captain, Declaration of the XIV Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Lima Group, Joint statement of the Lima Group and the International Contact Group on the situation in Venezuela, Foreign Affairs Minister to attend Lima Group meeting in Guatemala, Canada suspends operations at Embassy of Canada to Venezuela, Foreign Affairs Minister to participate in meeting about Venezuela crisis with Lima Group and International Contact Group, Canada imposes additional sanctions on the Maduro regime in Venezuela, Canada condemns Maduro regime’s actions against interim president Juan Guaidó, Lima Group statement on Russian military planes in Venezuela, Canada facilitates meeting between CARICOM countries and Venezuela representatives, The Lima Group welcomes IDB Recognition of the Representative of The Interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, Statement by Lima Group on power outage in Venezuela, Read Out: Minister Freeland speaks with Juan Guaidó, Interim President of Venezuela, Canada announces assistance for those affected by Venezuela crisis, Canada concludes Lima Group meeting in support of Venezuelan democracy, Canada to convene Lima Group and other countries about Venezuela crisis, Canada recognizes the interim President of Venezuela, Statement by the Lima Group on the serious events that occurred on January 13, 2019 in Venezuela, Canada rejects the Maduro regime’s illegitimate mandate in Venezuela, Parliamentary Secretary Leslie to attend Lima Group meeting on Venezuela, Lima Group statement on the death of Caracas city councillor Fernando Albán, Canada joins hemispheric partners in referring Venezuela to ICC, 38th session of the Human Rights Council: Joint Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Venezuela, Canada alarmed by UN report on human rights situation in Venezuela, Canada imposes further sanctions on Maduro regime in Venezuela, Canada welcomes report on possible crimes against humanity in Venezuela, Statement by Lima Group on electoral process in Venezuela, Canada condemns fraudulent presidential elections in Venezuela, Statement by Chair of G20 on electoral process in Venezuela, Statement of the sixth meeting of the Lima Group on the situation in Venezuela, Canada announces humanitarian assistance in response to crisis in Venezuela, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to attend Lima Group meeting on Venezuela, Statement by the Lima Group in response to the retaliatory actions taken by Venezuela against Panama for their imposition of increased financial scrutiny on Venezuelan officials and companies, Statement by Foreign Affairs Minister and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour on the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry for Venezuela, Canada welcomes OAS resolution on crisis in Venezuela, Canada supports decision that President Maduro of Venezuela not welcome at Summit of the Americas, Statement of the fifth meeting of the Lima Group on the situation in Venezuela, Foreign Affairs Minister to attend meeting of Lima Group on Venezuela, Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on Venezuelan government decision to bar the opposition coalition, Statement of the fourth meeting of the Lima Group on the situation in Venezuela, Foreign Affairs Minister to attend Lima Group meeting on Venezuela, Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on expulsion of Canadian chargé d’affaires by Venezuelan government, Lima Group condemns decision to remove Freddy Guevara’s parliamentary immunity, Canada imposes sanctions on individuals linked to human rights violations and corruption, Address by Minister Freeland for the third ministerial meeting of the Lima Group, Statement of the third meeting of the Lima Group on the situation in Venezuela, Canada to host Lima Group meeting on Venezuela, Statement by Lima Group regarding regional elections in Venezuela, Canada calls into question the legitimacy of Venezuela’s electoral process, Canada condemns National Electoral Council’s violation of Venezuela’s elections law, Statement of the Lima Group on Regional Elections in Venezuela, Declaration of the Second Meeting of the Lima Group on the Situation in Venezuela, Canada imposes sanctions on Maduro regime in Venezuela, Canada welcomes panel to investigate possible crimes against humanity in Venezuela, Canada condemns announcement made by Venezuela’s National Constituent Assembly, Statement of the Lima Group on the take-over of the functional competencies of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Lima Declaration on the situation in Venezuela, Canada condemns imprisonment of Venezuelan opposition leaders, Canada denounces Venezuelan government’s action to create constituent assembly, Canada calls on Venezuela to cancel Constituent Assembly, Declaration on the situation in Venezuela, Canada stands with people of Venezuela following popular consultation, Canada concerned by Venezuela’s latest measures undermining democracy, Canada to call for action at Organization of American States meeting on Venezuela, Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on Venezuela, Canada concerned by Venezuela’s intention to withdraw from the Organization of American States, Resolution on the recent events in Venezuela, Canada calls on Venezuela’s government to restore democracy, Declaration of the Permanent Council Supporting the National Dialogue in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Universal Periodic Review recommendations regarding Venezuela, Canada calls on Venezuela's government to respect democratic rights, Joint Communique of Member States of the OAS on recent events in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Joint Statement on Recent Developments in The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Statement by Ministers and Heads of Delegation on the Situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Declaration of the Permanent Council about the Situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. May 10, 2019. World. The Government of Canada today announced it will contribute $52.89 million toward an integrated stabilization, humanitarian and development response to support the people affected by the crisis in Venezuela, as well as the neighbouring countries receiving an influx of refugees and migrants. Support rabble.ca for as little as $5 per month! Since 2017, Canada has committed over $55 million in humanitarian, stabilization and development programming to help respond to the effects of the Venezuela crisis. The Bolsonaro administration declared on 12 January 2019 that it recognizes Juan Guaidó as the legitimate president of Venezuela. Adding Venezuela to the list would fill existing loopholes … From elsewhere, call the Embassy of Canada to Colombia, in Bogotá, and follow the instructions. Photo: Patients and relatives of the Children Hospital Jose Manuel de los Rios protest over the scarcity of medical supplies, in Caracas, Venezuela, April 4, 2018. February 4, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada. Canadian statements: Statements issued by the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and/or the Minister of International Development communicating Canada’s position on the situation in Venezuela, including ongoing efforts to respond to the crisis. Adding Venezuela to the list would fill existing loopholes and further empower Canada in the pursuit of justice and accountability. Further evidence of global capital’s role in the push for regime change in Venezuela can be seen in the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which has confidential plans for a $58 billion … This includes over $18 million in humanitarian assistance funding to help meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable people affected by this crisis, including those in neighbouring countries. In response to attacks on Venezuelans’ democratic and human rights by the regime of Nicolás Maduro, Canada has imposed several rounds of targeted sanctions. Domestically, Canada should add Venezuela to its list of state sponsors of terrorism. Smuggling, drug trafficking and illegal mining also occur along the borders with Brazil and Guya… Armed criminal groups frequently operate on both sides of the border with Colombia, conducting illegal activities such as: 1. smuggling 2. drug trafficking 3. black market sales There is a high military presence in a number of municipalities located along the border. The US says it seized 1.1 million barrels of fuel from four tankers en route to Venezuela. You can obtain consular assistance and information from the Embassy of Canada to Colombia, in Bogotá. Canadian government releases travel warning for Venezuela in response to the ongoing humanitarian … Please chip in to support more articles like this. Image: ZiaLater; Kingsif/Wikimedia Commons. Sanctions related to Venezuela have been enacted under the Special Economic Measures Act in order to implement the decision of the Association formed between Canada and the United States of America on September 5, 2017. In recent months, Canada has also stepped up its response to Venezuela's unrest. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa. Feb 5, 2019 . Canada has also joined with several other western states in recognizing Juan Guaido as the newly self-declared leader of Venezuela and calling for quick elections. Critical perspectives missing in Canada’s response to Venezuela crisis. Canada’s response to these elections, and its overall relations with Honduras and Brazil — both part of the Lima Group — offer two compelling examples of the contrast in relations that Canada has had with Venezuela and why it is pushing for a change of government under the leadership of Guaidó. A consular officer will call you back without delay. 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