29,000+ Canadians petition to remove U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra
A petition calling for Pete Hoekstra's removal is set for House of Commons debate this fall.
Conversation activity · last 9 hours peak 6/15m
Summary, timeline and people extracted by Claude from 29 items across 4 sources · 3h ago. Quotes are verbatim.
Over 29,000 people have signed a petition calling on Canada to declare U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and remove him from the country. The petition is slated for presentation in the House of Commons this fall. The move reflects Canadian frustration with Hoekstra's rhetoric and tone toward Canada.
- Over 29,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be declared persona non grata and removed from Canada.
- The petition will be presented to the House of Commons this fall, triggering formal debate.
- Public criticism centers on Hoekstra's tone, rhetoric, and anti-Canadian sentiment.
- Disagreement exists over whether his removal or retention better serves Canadian interests.
How it unfolded
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A Reddit commenter argues that appeasing Trump is a losing long-term strategy, invoking historical examples of appeasement leading to conflict.
“Countless cases throughout history of appeasement that ended up in war. To me it is not clear that appeasing the Orange McPerv is a winning long term strategy.”
Character-Belt-7485 · r/canada ↗ -
A Reddit commenter argues against removal, suggesting the known ambassador is preferable to an unknown replacement.
“Always go with the devil you know. The next person could actually be way worse.”
BeefPoet · r/canada ↗ -
A Mastodon user supports the petition but doubts the Liberal government will act, citing Prime Minister Carney's weak stance against the Trump administration.
“I am doubtful though, that the Liberals will do anything. Carney has barely shown any kind of backbone against the Trump Administration.”
soulforgotten@mastodon.social · Mastodon ↗ -
A Bluesky user criticizes Hoekstra's 'tone, rhetoric, gaslighting, and anti-Canadian sentiment' and asks where to sign the petition.
“I've been really disappointed by Ambassador Hoekstra's tone, rhetoric, gaslighting, and anti-Canadian sentiment.”
neilshooter.bsky.social · Mastodon ↗ -
News of the petition is shared and circulated on Mastodon and other social networks by multiple accounts.
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Canadian news outlets report that a petition calling for U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra's removal has gathered over 29,000 signatures and will be presented to the House of Commons this fall.
What people are saying verbatim
“A petition set to be presented in the House of Commons this fall calls on the government to declare U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and remove him from Canada.”
CBC News, News outlet · CBC News ↗
“I've been really disappointed by Ambassador Hoekstra's tone, rhetoric, gaslighting, and anti-Canadian sentiment.”
neilshooter.bsky.social, Bluesky user · Bluesky ↗
“I am doubtful though, that the Liberals will do anything. Carney has barely shown any kind of backbone against the Trump Administration so I doubt he'd leap at the opportunity to expel a total dick like Hoekstra.”
soulforgotten@mastodon.social, Mastodon user · Mastodon ↗
“Countless cases throughout history of appeasement that ended up in war. To me it is not clear that appeasing the Orange McPerv is a winning long term strategy.”
Character-Belt-7485, Reddit commenter · Reddit ↗
“Always go with the devil you know. The next person could actually be way worse.”
BeefPoet, Reddit commenter · Reddit ↗
The conversation positions from the crowd, verbatim
The conversation reflects frustration with Hoekstra's conduct but splits on strategy: some argue for his removal and cite appeasement concerns, while others prefer keeping a known quantity over risking an unknown replacement. Skepticism about government action is widespread.
The dispute Whether removing Hoekstra or keeping a familiar ambassador represents better strategy for Canada's interests.
Hoekstra's conduct is unacceptable and he should be removed; appeasement of Trump is strategically dangerous.
Better to retain Hoekstra as a known quantity than risk an unknown, potentially worse replacement.
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“Always go with the devil you know. The next person could actually be way worse.”
BeefPoet · Reddit ↗
The government lacks the political will to act on the petition despite public sentiment.
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“I am doubtful though, that the Liberals will do anything. Carney has barely shown any kind of backbone against the Trump Administration.”
soulforgotten@mastodon.social · Mastodon ↗
Voices from the web unedited
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🚨BREAKING: over 29,000 Canadians call for U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to be expelled. Actually it is 32,386 as of this afternoon. Keep going Canada. 🇨🇦 🔗 Petition e-7531:
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We, the undersigned, residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Formally declare Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and request his removal as U.S. Ambassador to Canada; 2. Raise with the United States the pattern of conduct by Ambassador Hoekstra inconsistent with the Vienna convention on Diplomatic Relations; and 3. Direct a…
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I can get behind this for sure. I am doubtful though, that the Liberals will do anything. Carney has barely shown any kind of backbone against the Trump Administration so I doubt he’d leap at the opportunity to expel a total dick like Hoekstra. # Canada # America # politics https://www. cbc.ca/news/politics/petition-…
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Unless you’re very senior/visible or work directly with the US embassy, I’m not sure why you couldn’t sign it if you wanted. Granted I’m not familiar with the rules at other levels of government, but at least at the federal level as long as you’re doing it as a private citizen and there’s otherwise no real or perceived conflict of interest, you’re…
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I’ve been really disappointed by Ambassador Hoekstra’s tone, rhetoric, gaslighting, and anti-Canadian sentiment. There are a few other “great topics of discussion” I could mention too. BUT - where do I sign the PETITION to kick him out of Canada??? www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Over 29,000 Canadians call for...
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You are making the assumption that our current course of action does not lead to armed conflict. Countless cases throughout history of appeasement that ended up in war. To me it is not clear that appeasing the Orange McPerv is a winning long term strategy.
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Don't like Hoekstra? Have a say here: https://www. ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Pet ition/Details?Petition=e-7531
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Nah, they will just change their terms tomorrow anyway and throw a fit if we don’t capitulate. we are going to get bent over no matter what, so might as well inflict some pain while we are at it.
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https://www. cbc.ca/news/politics/petition- ambassador-hoekstra-removed-from-canada-9.7303372