Petition to expel U.S. ambassador from Canada surpasses 60,000 signatures

A petition demanding the expulsion of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra from Canada has gathered significant support, with signatures surpassing 60,000 as of August 12, 2026. The online petition, set to be presented in the House of Commons in the fall, accuses the ambassador of repeatedly interfering in Canadian politics and undermining the bilateral relationship. It calls on the Canadian government to declare Hoekstra persona non grata and formally request his removal from his post in Ottawa.

The petition, launched by a Calgary resident, alleges that Hoekstra has made statements inconsistent with diplomatic protocol and has normalized threats from the Trump administration regarding Canada's sovereignty. Among the specific grievances cited are his comments suggesting that Canada's annexation by the United States would be a "great discussion" for Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump to have. The petition also points to meetings in Washington between U.S. State Department officials and members of the Alberta separatist movement, suggesting Hoekstra's office was aware of them.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is sponsoring the petition for presentation in Parliament....