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100,000 sign petition to declare US ambassador to Canada persona non grata
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The petition is calling for the ambassador, Pete Hoekstra, to be declared "persona non grata" and removed from his position.
A significant number of people have signed a petition related to the US ambassador to Canada. The petition is calling for the ambassador, Pete Hoekstra, to be declared "persona non grata" and removed from his position. Over 104,000 signatures have been collected in support of this petition.
The details surrounding the reasons for the petition are not specified here, but further information can be found through ABC13 Houston. For those looking for more context or updates on this situation, checking with the source directly may provide additional insights and clarification on the petition and its goals.
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Category: parks Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A significant number of people have signed a petition related to the US ambassador to Canada. The petition is calling for the ambassador, Pete Hoekstra, to be declared "persona non grata" and removed…
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