Prime minister again refuses to share thoughts on U.S. election

OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still refusing to share his thoughts on the U.S. presidential race, simply saying he’s ready to work with whoever wins.

“We will continue to be alert so we can ensure we’re protecting Canadian interests in Canadian values in regards to our closest trading partner and nearest neighbor,” he said Friday during a daily briefing in Ottawa.

“We will continue to have confidence in the American institutions that have managed their electoral processes over many decades and indeed centuries.”

Trudeau explained he really can’t say more, because any opinion he gives on the American election would constitute foreign interference.

“Even friends can have an influence on public discourse around internal processes that are key to defending democratic institutions and that’s why we’re going to remain very cautious about making any pronouncements in regards to the electoral processes in the United States.”

He was asked to comment on the U.S. election Wednesday as well.

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