Removal of Maduro is 'welcome news,' Carney says after U.S. capture

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Paris that Washington's removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend was "welcome news." He also said Canada is diversifying its markets and emphasized Ottawa's competitive energy product when asked about U.S. plans to tap into Venezuela's oil reserves.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke in Paris on Tuesday and described Washington's removal of Venezuela's president over the weekend as "welcome news." He was asked whether U.S. plans to tap into Venezuela's oil reserves would affect Canada's energy sector. In response, Carney said his government is diversifying its markets and highlighted Ottawa's competitive product. The remarks were reported in a brief account of the exchange. Key points: - Mark Carney spoke in Paris and commented on recent U.S. action in Venezuela. - He called the removal of President Nicolás Maduro "welcome news." - When asked about U.S. plans to tap Venezuela's oil reserves, Carney said Canada is diversifying markets and emphasized Ottawa's competitive product. Summary: Carney framed the U.S. action as welcome and reiterated Canada’s emphasis on market diversification and a competitive energy offering; the article does not detail specific impacts on Canada's energy sector. Undetermined at this time.