Thousands sign petition calling for expulsion of US ambassador to Canada

A contentious online petition has garnered over 60,000 signatures from Canadians, calling for the removal of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra from the country. The petition, addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, not Mark Carney, accuses Hoekstra of undermining relations between Canada and the United States, as well as interfering in Canadian politics. This development has sparked concern among many Canadians who believe that Hoekstra's actions are detrimental to the bilateral relationship between the two neighboring nations.

According to the petition, Hoekstra's alleged behavior has caused tension between Canada and the U.S., with many Canadians feeling that his actions are an overreach of his diplomatic role. The petition also cites specific instances where Hoekstra has been accused of interfering in Canadian domestic affairs, further fueling the call for his removal. The "persona non grata" designation, which would declare Hoekstra unwelcome in Canada, is a formal diplomatic procedure that would effectively expel him from the country.

The petition's organizers are urging Prime Minister Trudeau to take action and declare Hoekstra "persona non grata" as a means of protecting Canadian sovereignty and maintaining a positive relationship with the U.S. While the Canadian government has yet to comment on the petition, the sheer number of signatures suggests that many Canadians are deeply concerned about Hoekstra's actions and the potential implications for Canada-U.S. relations.