U.S. Embassy says Carney government brushing off 'potential interference' in midterms

According to CBC News, the release lists a number of statements by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and other officials as examples of attempts to influence the midterms.[1] The Canadian Press reports that Joly is quoted five times in the list[2], and that it includes quotes offered without context about pressuring American businesses and targeting U.S. states through counter-tariffs.[2]CBC reports that the release also says "Canada has the second-highest total of prosecutions for fraudulent or illegal voting of any country," while listing 11 Canadians who have been charged for illegally voting in past U.S. elections.[3]The Canadian Press reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney said: "All of our actions are in the interests of Canadian workers, Canadian families and the future of this economy,"[2] and that he spoke after announcing a $9 billion aid package in response to U.S.According to The Canadian Press, Ford said he has "no interest at all" in interfering in American elections.[2] Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said last week that American officials are "closely watching" Canadian politicians for signs of election interference[1]. The Canadian Press reports that Hoekstra said if any actions by Canadians end up amounting to election interference, the United States will respond.[2]According to The Canadian Press, the embassy's post ended by saying "Americans decide America's elections."[2]