Canada continues to support democratic reform and human rights in Venezuela while maintaining good bilateral relations.

Canada continues to support civil society organizations that are working in the areas of democracy and human rights in Venezuela.

[8] On the same day, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland recognized and endorsed Guaidó's position at the interim President of Venezuela.

[9] In a Lima Group Summit held in Ottawa on February 4, 2019, Canada's Federal Government pledged 53 million dollars of aid to Venezuela.

[12] In 2006, goods exports from Canada increased by 14% and the cumulative stock of Canadian investments in Venezuela amounted to $574 million.

[15] Also in 2004, Venezuela exported to Canada mineral fuels, oils and product of their distillation (85%); iron and steel (5%); fertilizers (2%); and inorganic chemicals (3%).

Many Venezuelan immigrants belong to the middle and upper classes and have university degree, work experience and command of other languages.