Prime Minister Mark Carney is dismissing American allegations of Canadian interference in U.S. politics ahead of November’s midterm elections, saying there is “no merit” to such claims.
Members of President Donald Trump’s administration, including U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, have alleged that Canadian politicians could potentially be meddling in their neighbour’s democratic proceedings.
Carney addressed the accusations during an Oct. 23 press conference in Istanbul, Turkey.
“There is no merit to these claims, so I’ll call it out that way: I’m disappointed that their envoy sees that it’s his role to make these suggestions,” Carney said, referring to Hoekstra….