US Embassy in Ottawa Alleges Canadian Election Meddling Ahead of Midterms
The US Embassy in Ottawa has accused Canadian officials of election meddling ahead of the November midterms. The embassy said Canadian leaders have brushed off concerns over potential interference, and that ministers and premiers openly describe plans to influence American politics in official documents and public appearances. It cited comments and actions such as meetings with US Democrats and calling for retaliatory tariffs against the US.
Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, have dismissed the claims. Carney noted that it was the US that first initiated trade actions against Canada.
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The embassy's fact sheet pointed to Industry Minister Mélanie Joly's answer when asked what she expected on tariffs if Democrats won the midterms: she said that was exactly why she was meeting so many governors and potential presidential candidates.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he has no interest at all in interfering in US elections; he said he will focus on Ontario and Canada, and that the American people want certainty and stability.