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'No merit' to U.S. claims Canada is interfering ahead of midterms: Carney
Carney said Canada is avoiding even the appearance of meddling as U.S. officials warn Canadian politicians to stay out of the midterm campaign.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed American claims of Canadian election interference in Istanbul, Turkey, asserting there is "no merit" to allegations that Canadians are meddling in United States midterm elections.
- Ambassador Pete Hoekstra and other Trump administration officials have claimed Canadian politicians are interfering in the democratic process, warning them to "butt out" of United States politics.
- Canadian diplomats were instructed this week to avoid meeting with or attending events featuring candidates in the midterm elections, adhering to a period of "heightened sensitivity."
- Speaking to reporters in Turkey, Carney expressed he is "disappointed" that the American envoy continues to spread these accusations, which he has consistently rebutted.
- Despite deep diplomatic ties with the United States, Canada remains careful to avoid even the perception of interference in electoral processes to maintain neutral relations.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
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- 60% of the sources lean Left
60% Left
L 60%
C 20%
R 20%
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