Tens of thousands sign petition calling for U.S. ambassador's removal from Canada
The petition says Hoekstra’s remarks undermine Canada-U.S. relations, and it will be presented in Parliament in the fall.
- On Wednesday, an online petition calling for the removal of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra surpassed 70,000 signatures. Organizer Lee Walker launched the initiative, urging the government to declare the ambassador persona non grata.
- Public dissatisfaction stems from June remarks by Hoekstra, who suggested Canada's annexation by the United States would be a "great topic of discussion." Walker refuses to "shrug off" such conduct from a sitting diplomat.
- Green Party Leader Elizabeth May plans to present the petition in the House of Commons this fall. Members may table petitions without endorsing their contents, though organizers hope the formal action sends a clear message.
- Amid high-stakes trade talks, Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc has met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer three times recently to address tensions. The U.S. Embassy acknowledged awareness of the petition but declined further comment.
- The petition urges the Liberal government to direct a parliamentary committee to review U.S. diplomatic interference in Canadian affairs. Walker emphasized that "respect for Canada and its sovereignty isn't optional or up for negotiation," reflecting broader public concern.
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More than 110,000 Canadians have signed a petition by Thursday demanding the removal of controversial U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, the latest sign that relations between the neighboring countries are cooling.
A petition submitted to the Canadian parliament, which by Thursday had collected over 100,000 signatures, calls for the expulsion of US ambassador to Ottawa, Pete Hoekstra, highlighting persistent tensions between the two neighbouring states in the midst of negotiations...
100K+ Canadians Really Want US Ambassador Out
Petitions in Canada don't usually target foreign diplomats—but this one does. More than 106,000 people and counting have backed an online call for the removal of US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, reports the BBC , accusing him of "making repeated interventions in Canadian political discourse" and echoing talk of Canada...
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