Mr. Smolansky, I'm not going to editorialize. I have some comments that are on the record, in writing, about the situation. I'm struck by the contrasts.
The BBC, a couple of weeks ago, wrote the following:
The result has been recognised by President Maduro’s allies including Russia, China and Iran, but not the majority of foreign governments, who have called on the government to release the voting tallies to prove the result.
The article also says:
Multiple foreign governments have said they believe the opposition won July’s election in Venezuela, but stopped short of recognising Mr González as the president.
On Twitter, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken said this in a tweet, which kind of goes in conjunction with what the BBC said: “Venezuelans voted for change. Maduro’s post-election repression has killed or jailed thousands, and winning candidate [González] remains the best hope for democracy. We must not let Maduro and his representatives cling to power by force. The will of the people must be respected.”
Contrast that with the Trudeau government. On the federal government website, under “What Canada is doing”, here's what it says:
Canada is committed to protecting human rights. We’re helping Venezuelans find a negotiated solution to the crisis by promoting a peaceful return to democracy. Canada is supportive of the negotiation process between Venezuela’s democratic forces and the Maduro regime. Canada will support agreements made by the parties at the negotiation process. We strongly encourage the parties to take part in good faith.
What faith do you have that the Maduro regime will be negotiating in good faith, which, according to our website, the Canadian government is putting its faith in?