U.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections

embassy in Canada has released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it says indicate "plans to influence American politics." OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference in the U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it claims indicate “plans to influence American politics.” Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is quoted five times in the list the embassy released Wednesday.

It includes quotes offered without context about pressuring American businesses and targeting U.S. Joly made the comments while addressing Canada’s response to U.S.-imposed tariffs. The Canadian Press asked for comment from Joly but she was not made available.

In a news conference on Parliament Hill Wednesday, Carney — flanked by Joly — responded to a question about the U.S. list by pointing out that the United States initiated trade actions against Canada. “All of our actions are in the interests of Canadian workers, Canadian families and the future of this economy,” Carney told reporters after announcing a $9 billion aid package in response to U.S.

Ford, who is also quoted in the U.S. embassy release, said he has “no interest at all” in interfering in American elections. “I’ll tell you what the American people want.

They want certainty, they want stability,” Ford said, noting he spent 20 years in the United States and “loves the American people.” “We’re going to focus on what we can do here in Ontario and in Canada to make sure we protect our economy, protect the people and protect communities. That’s what we’re going to focus on, and the people of the United States will make that determination in the midterms.” Americans head to the polls on Nov. 3 for midterm elections that could end Republican control over Congress.

Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said earlier this month American officials are “closely watching” Canadian politicians for signs of election interference. During an interview on The Really Big Show podcast released on Oct. 14, Hoekstra said political ads run by the province of Ontario last year could be interpreted as political interference.