Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney stated the government supports a Venezuelan-led transition process that respects the people's will, following reports of President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces. Canada, which has not recognized Maduro's regime since 2018, emphasized the importance of international law and the sovereign right of Venezuelans to decide their future. Foreign Minister Anita Anand reiterated Canada's condemnation of Maduro's regime and its human rights violations, noting the closure of Canada's embassy in Venezuela in 2019.