The Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph of Canada call for immediate international attention aimed at protecting the good of the people of Venezuela at this time. We urge the government of Canada to work with other democratic nations to ensure, at a minimum, the safeguarding of Venezuela's sovereignty by:
demanding the immediate cessation of all U.S military operations in the country.
condemning any actions aimed at external control of Venezuelan resources or politics.
mobilizing UN bodies to protect basic human and civil rights as well as UN-sanctioned, non-governmental entities to address the difficult living conditions faced by Venezuelans today.
If justice and peace, through the promotion of human rights, are to prevail in Venezuela, the government of Canada must play a role by working with other nations to achieve this goal.
January 5, 2026
