Who is Pete Hoekstra? Why Canadians are calling for the US ambassador to Canada to be ousted as petition crosses 100,000 signatures

Who is Pete Hoekstra, and why are Canadians calling for his ouster? The US ambassador to Canada is facing growing backlash over his comments on Canadian politics, Trump’s “51st state” rhetoric and alleged diplomatic interference. A Pete Hoekstra petition seeking to declare him persona non grata and remove him from his post has now crossed 100,000 signatures.