From just last week: “If Trump can topple the Maduro government, it could mean increased competition [for the Canadian oil industry].”
greenknight on
Well, I’d worry if I were Carney. Doesn’t seem like there is much more to hold onto in Ottawa compared to CaracasÂ
AdAnxious8842 on
The simplest answer is often the most correct: Trump has no guardrails. Canada just needs to factor that into our negotiations/relationship with Trump.
NovaScotiaLoyalist on
I can’t say I’m sad to see the Venezuelan regime be toppled. Back in 2023 Maduro threatened to invade and annex most of Guyana (a Commonwealth Nation) over the oil in Guyana’s Essequibo region. Maduro even ordered maps to be printed claiming Venezuelan sovereignty over Guyana.
I doubt Guyana factored into the US military intervention, but I cant help but feel a worse war may have been avoided.
LegoLady47 on
Sadly, I’m not sure Ottawa could protect our PM much better. Venezuela’s President was captured in 30 minutes. Hope Canada is reviewing their defense procedures for the capital.
One-Engineering-4505 on
I’m pretty sure the fact that they have the exact type of oil Canada wants to sell was the precise reason that they were targeted. Extremely worrisome.
annonymous_bosch on
How about Canada condemn these illegal US actions, and not support or recognize any puppet regime the US installs in Venezuela?
I’ve been saying this for the last couple of years, the total collapse of international order due to US actions is likely to threaten countries like Canada the most.
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From just last week: “If Trump can topple the Maduro government, it could mean increased competition [for the Canadian oil industry].”
Well, I’d worry if I were Carney. Doesn’t seem like there is much more to hold onto in Ottawa compared to CaracasÂ
The simplest answer is often the most correct: Trump has no guardrails. Canada just needs to factor that into our negotiations/relationship with Trump.
I can’t say I’m sad to see the Venezuelan regime be toppled. Back in 2023 Maduro threatened to invade and annex most of Guyana (a Commonwealth Nation) over the oil in Guyana’s Essequibo region. Maduro even ordered maps to be printed claiming Venezuelan sovereignty over Guyana.
I doubt Guyana factored into the US military intervention, but I cant help but feel a worse war may have been avoided.
Sadly, I’m not sure Ottawa could protect our PM much better. Venezuela’s President was captured in 30 minutes. Hope Canada is reviewing their defense procedures for the capital.
I’m pretty sure the fact that they have the exact type of oil Canada wants to sell was the precise reason that they were targeted. Extremely worrisome.
How about Canada condemn these illegal US actions, and not support or recognize any puppet regime the US installs in Venezuela?
I’ve been saying this for the last couple of years, the total collapse of international order due to US actions is likely to threaten countries like Canada the most.