Why is the U.S. Embassy accusing Canadian politicians of election meddling?
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Why is the U.S. Embassy accusing Canadian politicians of election meddling?

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 22, 202640 min
  • Politics
  • About Canada

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly gives Stelco 15 days to reverse layoffs or face legal action. Albertans reject separation, but can they find consensus on immigration? Plus, as the midterms approach, the U.S. doubles down on its claim that Canada is interfering in its elections. Power & Politics speaks with Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy and Canadian Steel Producers Association president and CEO Blair Dickerson and the Power Panel weighs in.

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The federal government gives Stelco 15 days to reverse layoffs or face the courts. Albertans reject separation, but what do they think about immigration? And as the U.S. doubles down on its claim that Canada is interfering in its elections, Ottawa tells its diplomats to stay away from candidates running in the U.S. midterms.

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