🔥 Trending Pete Hoekstra Petition: Thousands Sign to Expel US Ambassador

The Pete Hoekstra petition is a movement by thousands of Canadians to declare Pete Hoekstra, the current U.S. ambassador to Canada, persona non grata and secure his removal from his diplomatic post ¹³.

Background of the Petition

Pete Hoekstra's appointment as U.S. ambassador to Canada has been met with controversy and disapproval by many Canadians. The petitions emerged due to various concerns, including his past political statements and actions, which some Canadians perceive as disrespectful or harmful to Canada-U.S. relations ³⁸.

One significant point of contention mentioned in some petitions relates to Hoekstra's perceived "disrespectful" comments regarding Canadian reactions to former U.S. President Donald Trump's statements against Canada ⁸. Another petition specifically cites being "deeply troubled by the continued presence of Pete Hoekstra as the US ambassador" ³. Historically, Hoekstra has also faced criticism for a racially insensitive Super Bowl ad during his 2012 U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan ⁵.

Current Status and Support

The petition has garnered significant support from Canadians. As of August 2026:

• One petition on Change.org has collected nearly 30,000 signatures ¹.
• Other reports indicate that over 60,000 Canadians have signed petitions demanding his expulsion ⁴.
• There is also an official e-petition (e-7531) on the Canadian Parliament's website, supported by the Alberta Prosperity Project, which formally calls upon the Government of Canada to declare Hoekstra persona non grata and request his removal ⁶.

The term persona non grata is a diplomatic designation used by a host country to signify that a foreign diplomat is no longer welcome. If a diplomat is declared persona non grata, the sending country is usually expected to recall them ¹. The petition reflects a desire among a segment of the Canadian public for their government to take this diplomatic step.