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Ottawa tells its diplomats not to meet with U.S. midterm candidates
The memo follows U.S. accusations of Canadian election meddling and tells staff to avoid photos, publicity and social media that could suggest support.
- Global Affairs Canada directed diplomats this week to avoid attending events with United States election candidates, according to a memo obtained by The Canadian Press sent midday Tuesday.
- These instructions follow accusations from President Donald Trump's administration, including United States Ambassador Pete Hoekstra and Peter Navarro, who warned Canadian officials against election meddling.
- Diplomatic staff were advised to avoid being "in the same physical space" as candidates or having their names appear in public materials, while the Embassy on Wednesday alleged "potential" interference by Bernadette Jordan, Canada's consul general in Boston.
- Responding to the interference allegations on Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford denied them, stating "All of our actions are in the interest of Canadian workers, Canadian families and the future of this economy."
- Trade tensions have become a ballot-box issue in border states, with Michigan Republican Mike Rogers releasing an ad criticizing tariffs earlier this month, while Republican Sen. Susan Collins has also distanced herself from Trump's tariffs.
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Leaning Left22Leaning Right0Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Left
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- 71% of the sources lean Left
71% Left
L 71%
C 29%
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