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Carney dismisses US accusations of Canadian election interference

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Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed accusations by the United States that Canada planned to interfere in the upcoming US midterm elections during a visit to Turkey on October 23rd. The tension stems from deteriorating relations following Canada’s withdrawal from trade talks with the US due to unreasonable demands made by the American side. Carney emphasized that there was no merit to these claims and expressed disappointment over comments from Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, who advised Canadians to stay out of American politics. Carney also suggested that Canada might wait until after President Trump's term for a new trade deal, indicating a desire to reduce economic reliance on the US.
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On October 23, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed claims by the U.S. that Canada is interfering in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, stating there is "no merit" to these allegations and expressing disappointment with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra for suggesting such interference. The dispute arose after the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa released a fact sheet on October 21, accusing Canadian officials of brushing off concerns about election meddling while openly discussing plans to influence American politics. This includes statements from Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who both denied any intention to interfere with the U.S. elections during press conferences. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated due to ongoing trade tensions and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canadian imports.

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Carney dismisses US accusations of Canadian election interference ISTANBUL, Oct 23 - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday dismissed accusations that Canada planned to interfere in next month's US midterm elections and said he was disappointed in comments made by the American ambassador.
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Carney dismisses US accusations of Canadian election interference ISTANBUL, Oct 23 - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday dismissed accusations that Canada planned to interfere in next month's US midterm elections and said he was disappointed in comments made by the American ambassador. asserted
he → dismiss → ambassador
Carney's remarks underline the chilly state of bilateral relations since Canada walked away from talks on a possible trade deal in late August, citing unreasonable US demands. asserted
Canada → underline → demands
The US embassy in Canada on Wednesday said Ottawa "brushes off concerns about potential interference in US elections, even as its ministers and premiers openly describe plans to influence American politics." asserted
ministers → say → politics
A week earlier, Ambassador Pete Hoekstra had told a podcast that his message to Canadians was to "keep your nose out of American politics." asserted
message → tell → politics
Carney said Canada had no intention of interfering in the November 3 elections. asserted
Canada → say → elections
"There is no merit to these claims," he told reporters during an official visit to Turkey. uncertain
he → be → Turkey
"I'm disappointed their envoy sees that as his role to make these suggestions." asserted
envoy → disappoint → suggestions
US President Donald Trump has imposed a raft of tariffs on imports from Canada and frequently suggests he could annex the country. uncertain
he → impose → country
His approval rating at home is at record lows, and polls suggest his Republican Party will do badly in the midterms that will determine control of the US Congress. asserted
that → suggest → Congress
Asked whether he thought Trump could use poor election results as an excuse to impose more tariffs on Canada, Carney said he did not think that was likely. uncertain
that → ask → Canada
The trade talks that collapsed in August had been intended in part to cut some of the tariffs. asserted
that → collapse → tariffs
Carney reiterated that Canada was in no rush to sign a deal and, for the first time, suggested Ottawa might wait till Trump's term was over. uncertain
term → reiterate → time
"If it has to be months from now or longer than that, or another administration before a proper deal comes into place, we will do that," he said. asserted
he → have → that
The trip to Turkey is part of a campaign to reduce Canada's heavy reliance on the US economy. asserted
trip → reduce → economy
"It's absolutely clear where I stand, where Canada stands, where Canadians stand. asserted
Canadians → stand → ?
We are going our own way," Carney said. asserted
Carney → go → way
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