A petition circulating in Canada calling for the expulsion of United States Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has rapidly gained traction. The petition has now accumulated more than 170,000 signatures from Canadians.
The online initiative seeks to have Ambassador Hoekstra declared "persona non grata," a diplomatic term indicating an unwelcome person. Various news outlets, including Al Jazeera, The Seattle Times, ABC News, and the BBC, have reported on the petition's growing support.
Thousands of Canadians are expressing their desire for the removal of the US ambassador through this public appeal. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.