An online petition calling for the removal of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has reached over 60,000 signatures. The document urges Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to declare Hoekstra “persona non grata,” a formal diplomatic designation that would effectively expel him from the country.

Supporters of the petition argue that Ambassador Hoekstra has overstepped his diplomatic role by interfering in Canadian internal politics. They contend that his actions have actively undermined the long-standing relationship between the United States and Canada. The petition serves as a public expression of dissatisfaction with the ambassador's tenure and his perceived influence on Canadian policy matters.

While the petition has gained significant traction online, there has been no official response from the Canadian government or the U.S. State Department regarding the demands. The situation highlights growing tensions regarding the role of foreign diplomats in domestic affairs, though the specific incidents cited by petitioners as evidence of “interference” remain a point of public debate. The petition specifically targets Hoekstra’s alignment with the Trump administration’s diplomatic approach, suggesting that his presence is no longer conducive to productive bilateral relations.