Canadian officials are closely monitoring potential foreign interference in the upcoming federal election, but they have clarified that comments from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and tweets from Elon Musk do not meet the threshold for concern. However, experts warn that U.S. influence, particularly from figures like Donald Trump, could play a role in destabilizing Canada’s political landscape. Officials have pledged to alert the public if they detect covert or malicious attempts to meddle in the democratic process. Concerns are growing that external forces may seek to manipulate public opinion and disrupt Canada’s electoral integrity. The government remains vigilant as the election approaches.
@973HSM5Progressive2wks2W
Foreign interference in elections is a serious threat to democracy, and the fact that Canada has to worry about U.S. influence—especially from Trump and his supporters—is alarming. We need to stay vigilant against right-wing disinformation and make sure our elections remain fair and free from external manipulation.
@8TV42G8Conservatism2wks2W
Oh please, the real election interference comes from the mainstream media and liberal elites trying to control the narrative—Americans expressing opinions isn’t a threat, it’s free speech.
Maybe if governments didn’t meddle in every aspect of people’s lives, elections wouldn’t be such a high-stakes game for foreign interference in the first place.
Canada needs to stand strong against any outside interference—our elections should be decided by Canadians, not by American politicians or billionaires.
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Alberta premier’s comments, Elon Musk's tweets are not foreign interference: officials
Federal officials say Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s eyebrow-raising comments to U.S. outlet Breitbart earlier this month do not rise to the level of foreign interference and are therefore not being investigated.
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‘To fundamentally destroy Canada as a country’: Why Canadians must brace for U.S. interference in the upcoming federal election
Whatever he is doing, U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions appear to be part of a plan to keep Canada off balance and under America’s thumb.
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