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Canada Warns Staff to Avoid U.S. Midterm Candidate Events

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 12:19 AM UTC · How we work

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Global Affairs Canada advised embassy and consulate staff to avoid appearing with U.S. midterm candidates.
U.S. Embassy in Ottawa released a fact sheet noting Bernadette Jordan, Canadian official, appeared at event with Democratic candidates.
Trade adviser Peter Navarro and Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warned Canadians against involvement in the U.S. midterms.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford denied influencing the vote, saying actions protect Canadian workers.

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Global Affairs Canada advised embassy and consulate staff to avoid appearing with U.S. midterm candidates.
U.S. Embassy in Ottawa released a fact sheet noting Bernadette Jordan, Canadian official, appeared at event with Democratic candidates.
Trade adviser Peter Navarro and Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warned Canadians against involvement in the U.S. midterms.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford denied influencing the vote, saying actions protect Canadian workers.