Petition Signed by Thousands Calls for U.S. Ambassador to Be Removed From Canada
The petition says Hoekstra’s comments undermine diplomatic protocol and Canada-U.S. relations, with more than 29,000 Canadians signing so far.
- Nearly 30,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for the expulsion of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, which Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will present in the House of Commons this fall.
- The petition accuses Hoekstra of intervening in Canadian political discourse and undermining the bilateral relationship, specifically citing his normalization of President Donald Trump's rhetoric regarding the potential annexation of Canada.
- Responding to critics, Hoekstra stated it is his job to "present the president's views," while expressing frustration with what he described as an "anti-American" tone in the recent Canadian federal election campaign.
- A spokesperson for the U.S. embassy in Ottawa confirmed awareness of the petition but declined further comment, while Members of Parliament noted that tabling such documents does not constitute an endorsement of their contents.
- Canada has historically expelled foreign diplomats from China and India following allegations of foreign interference, though such declarations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations remain a rare diplomatic tool.
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Over 60,000 Canadians sign petition demanding expulsion of US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra
Rest of World News: A petition demanding the expulsion of US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has garnered significant attention in Canada, calling out his alleged interference in Canadian politics and diplomatic relations. The situation highlights tensions between the two nations amidst controversial remarks by Hoekstra.
Pete Hoekstra faces calls for expulsion from Canada as petition gains thousands of signatures
More than 29,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling on the federal government to expel US ambassador Pete Hoekstra from Canada.The petition calls for US President Donald Trump's representative...
Nearly 30,000 Canadians signed a petition requesting that US President Donald Trump's representative in Ottawa be expelled from the country.
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