Carney rejects US meddling claims as diplomats are told to keep their distance

There is “no merit” to the US claims of interference in its midterms, Carney said Friday in Istanbul, calling them unsubstantiated. He said he is disappointed the US ambassador sees it as his role to make such suggestions.

Diplomats

Carney said Global Affairs Canada reminded diplomats to be careful whom they are seen with, before the US fact sheet appeared. According to reports, an internal memo bars them from meeting midterm candidates without special permission.

“That is diplomacy. That's what we do.”

— Mélanie Joly, Industry Minister

A University of Toronto political scientist called the embassy's claims “not credible at all”. The ambassador has said the US will respond if any of it becomes election interference.