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Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion
BBC NewsWednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.
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- Impact
- High
- Category
- World
- Regions
- Canada
- Market relevance
- Moderate
- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Thousands and Canadians.
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What happened
An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
Background
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Timeline
BBC News published: Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Thousands and Canadians.
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