A petition signed by tens of thousands of Canadians is urging for the expulsion of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra from Ottawa. The online petition, scheduled for submission in the House of Commons later this year, demands that Hoekstra be declared persona non grata and removed from his position as the U.S. ambassador to Canada.
As of Wednesday morning, nearly 60,000 individuals have endorsed the petition, a significant increase from just 24 hours ago. The petition alleges that Hoekstra’s statements have jeopardized the diplomatic ties between Canada and the U.S. and accuses him of interfering in Canadian political discussions in a manner inconsistent with diplomatic norms.
Additionally, the petition calls for the Canadian government to instruct a parliamentary committee to scrutinize U.S. diplomatic involvement in Canadian affairs.
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The petition, initiated by a Calgary resident, will be presented in Parliament by Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. It is noted that Members of Parliament can introduce petitions in the House of Commons without endorsing the content.
Furthermore, the petition points out that Hoekstra has normalized threats from the Trump administration to annex Canada.
Last June, Hoekstra sparked controversy by suggesting that the annexation of Canada by the U.S. would be a suitable topic for discussion between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump.
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During a speech in Halifax last September, Hoekstra expressed disappointment with the “anti-American” rhetoric during Canada’s recent federal election campaign. He criticized Canadian leaders for characterizing the Trump administration’s tariff actions as a trade war, deeming it risky.
He has also condemned Canadian officials for discouraging travel to the U.S. and removing American