Canada Directs Diplomats to Avoid U.S. Midterm Candidates Amid Accusations

• •Canadian diplomats are prohibited from engaging with U.S. midterm candidates.
• •The directive aims to uphold non-partisanship amid U.S. election sensitivities.
• •Prime Minister Carney and Premier Ford deny allegations of Canadian interference.

Canadian diplomats have been instructed not to meet with U.S. midterm election candidates, as outlined in a memo from Glen Linder of Global Affairs Canada. The directive aims to maintain non-partisanship during the heightened political climate. Diplomats are advised to avoid being photographed or having their names associated with candidates. Meetings with other elected officials are permitted but require prior discussion with senior officials. This memo follows accusations from the Trump administration claiming Canadian politicians are interfering in U.S. elections. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have both denied these allegations, emphasizing that their actions are in the interest of Canadian workers. The U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians, including Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, which they claim indicate attempts to influence American politics. Joly's comments were made in the context of addressing U.S.-imposed tariffs.