# US embassy says Canadian officials are seeking to sway November’s midterms

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/us-embassy-accuses-canada-of-election-meddling-ahead-of-midterms/
- Published: 2026-10-22T03:05:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T04:38:00+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmn06g29522lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- The US Embassy alleges Canada is seeking to influence November’s midterms.
- Carney, Joly and Ford deny election interference.
- The row is unfolding amid a wider dispute over tariffs.

## Summary

The US Embassy in Ottawa has accused Canadian officials of trying to influence November’s US midterm elections, citing their meetings with Democrats and comments about retaliatory tariffs. Canadian leaders reject the charge, saying their actions respond to US trade measures and aim to protect Canadian workers and businesses.

The embassy’s fact sheet points to Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s meetings with US governors and potential presidential candidates, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s call to consider tariffs on politically significant states. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the comments while announcing nearly C$9bn (US$6.2bn) in aid to address US tariffs. The dispute comes amid strained relations between the neighbours; the midterms will determine control of both chambers of Congress.

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