Canadian petition to remove U.S. ambassador passes 170,000 signatures
A petition calling for the expulsion of U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra has drawn broad support in Canada and is due to be considered by lawmakers.
A petition urging Canada to expel U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra has gathered more than 170,000 signatures and is set to come before the House of Commons. The campaign reflects growing friction between Ottawa and Washington under President Donald Trump.
Hoekstra has served as Trump’s envoy in Canada during a period of strained ties between the two countries, according to reporting from The New York Times. The petition’s momentum has made it one of the more visible public responses to the diplomatic tensions.
Al Jazeera reported that the petition will be discussed in parliament, giving lawmakers a formal chance to address the complaint. The development comes as criticism of Trump administration policies continues to surface in Canada.
The petition’s rise adds to a series of recent disputes that have complicated the bilateral relationship, which has been marked by unusually low confidence on both sides.
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