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U.S. Embassy Accuses Canada of Election Interference Ahead

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa accused Canadian politicians of trying to influence the November 3 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said Washington is closely watching Canada for signs of election interference.
The fact sheet singled out Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for discussing retaliatory tariffs aimed at U.S. Republican states.
It also cited Ontario Premier Doug Ford for broadcasting a U.S. ad featuring Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.

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The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa accused Canadian politicians of trying to influence the November 3 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said Washington is closely watching Canada for signs of election interference.
The fact sheet singled out Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for discussing retaliatory tariffs aimed at U.S. Republican states.
It also cited Ontario Premier Doug Ford for broadcasting a U.S. ad featuring Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.