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Thousands sign petition calling for expulsion of US ambassador to Canada

Thousands sign petition calling for expulsion of US ambassador to Canada

Summary

Over 60,000 Canadians have signed a petition asking their government to remove U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. They accuse him of harming the relationship between Canada and the United States and interfering in Canada’s political matters.

Key Facts

  • More than 60,000 Canadians support the petition.
  • The petition demands the removal of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra.
  • Signers say Hoekstra is damaging Canada-U.S. relations.
  • The petition accuses Hoekstra of interfering in Canadian politics.
  • It asks Prime Minister Mark Carney to declare Hoekstra “persona non grata,” which means an unwelcome person.
  • Pete Hoekstra is the ambassador representing the United States in Canada.
  • President Donald Trump appointed Hoekstra as ambassador.
  • The petition is an online effort to show public concern.
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