Canada would never interfere in U.S. elections, Joly says after ambassador’s accusation
Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has rejected accusations from U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra that Canada is interfering in U.S. midterm elections. The dispute centers on Canadian comments regarding retaliatory tariffs and political rhetoric.
Why it matters
Diplomatic friction between the U.S. and Canada over trade and election rhetoric could impact bilateral relations and economic policy.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra in Ottawa last year. Mr. Hoekstra appeared on a Canadian podcast this week and said the U.S. is monitoring Canadian activities ahead of the midterm elections. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is rejecting an accusation by U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra that Canada might be interfering in the coming U.S. midterm elections.
In a recent interview on a Canadian podcast, Mr. Hoekstra referenced the actions of several Canadian politicians, including Ms. Joly, and said the U.S. is “closely watching Canadian activities” right now.
“It appears that some of this – from our perspective, in the way we view our elections – could be inferred to be election interference,” the U.S. ambassador told The Really Big Show podcast in an episode that was published this week .
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