Canada's Carney rejects US midterm meddling claims and suggests 'very senior' US officials interfered in Canadian democracy instead

The row erupted on Wednesday when the US Embassy in Ottawa handed journalists a 'fact sheet' accusing prominent Canadian ministers and premiers of plotting to sway American politics. Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back at a press conference in Istanbul on Friday. He also criticised Trump's ambassador to Canada. The ambassador has since softened the accusations.

Carney insisted Canada has 'no intention to interfere' with US democratic processes.