John Manley: What happened in Venezuela can now happen anywhere, and Canadian companies need to be ready

The stunning removal of Nicolás Maduro by United States forces is not unprecedented. In  relatively recent times, the United States has effected regime change in Panama and Iraq, as well as sending troops into Grenada. But after the National Security Strategy released late last year,  Venezuela marks a watershed moment in hemispheric geopolitics.  

For policymakers, it raises familiar questions about sovereignty, international law and  precedent. For Canadian business leaders, the more pressing question is practical...