The US embassy has accused Canada of interfering in the US midterm elections, creating a direct dispute between Washington and Canadian officials ahead of the vote.
Canadian leaders reject the allegation
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have denied that Canada is meddling in the US midterm elections. Their statements place both leaders on record against the accusation.
Dispute emerges before US midterms
The allegation comes as the United States approaches its midterm elections. The available account does not provide further details about the accusation or identify specific actions allegedly taken by Canada.
The central issue remains contested: the US embassy says Canada is interfering, while Carney and Ford reject that claim. With no additional details provided, the political dispute currently rests on the opposing positions of the US embassy and the two Canadian officials.