Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures
Summary
A Canadian petition has gathered over 171,000 signatures asking their government to expel the US ambassador, Pete Hoekstra. The petition accuses him of damaging Canada-US relations through his public statements and calls for official actions against him and US diplomatic interference.Key Facts
- The petition reached over 171,000 signatures, far above the 500 needed to be discussed in Canada’s House of Commons.
- It calls on Canada to declare Ambassador Hoekstra "persona non grata" and request his removal.
- The petition cites Hoekstra’s public comments, including support for President Trump’s idea of making Canada the 51st US state.
- Hoekstra accused Canadian officials of trying to interfere in US elections because of ads criticizing Trump’s tariffs.
- The petition requests talks about Hoekstra’s behavior violating the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, an international treaty.
- It also asks for an investigation into US diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic matters.
- The petition was authorized by Green Party leader Elizabeth May and started by Calgary resident Leanne Walker.
- Relations between Canada and the US have recently worsened due to Trump’s tariffs, threats of more tariffs, and disputes on projects like the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
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