Canada orders diplomats in US to avoid contact with midterm candidates
Ottawa has directed Canadian diplomats in the US to stay clear of midterm election candidates to prevent potential claims of foreign interference.
Canada has instructed its diplomatic personnel posted across the United States to refrain from interacting with candidates competing in the upcoming midterm elections. According to individuals familiar with the directive, Canadian officials were told to maintain a minimal public presence to prevent potential accusations of foreign election interference from the Trump administration.
The precautionary measure underscores growing sensitivities surrounding foreign engagement during American election cycles. Ottawa aims to ensure its diplomatic activities remain strictly focused on official government business while safeguarding bilateral relations against claims of political meddling.
Sources: Bloomberg