Hoekstra is a pretty reliable barometer of what the Trump administration is thinking and feeling about Canada

I think a lot of what’s coming out of Pete Hoekstra’s mouth, and Trump’s White House, is kind of bonkers, to be honest. But what’s important is that Canadians realize that Hoekstra is reliably and faithfully signalling the administration’s position on issues that are relevant to us. And I wish Canadians were doing a better job of figuring that out.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, pictured on May 22, 2025, speaks bluntly and awfully plainly. Good. Let’s all make a habit of listening to him, thanking him for his time—and then believing him, and acting accordingly, writes Matt Gurney.

TORONTO—Reflective contrarianism isn’t my thing, so you can take everything you’re about to read as my literal, sincere view. Pete Hoekstra, the United States' ambassador to Canada, is a godsend. I love the guy. We need 10 more just like him. We should put a microphone...

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