President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Hoekstra, a former member of Congress for Michigan, will be his next U.S. ambassador to Canada
Pete Hoekstra's position as the U.S. ambassador to Canada will still have to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, but his early nomination is being taken as a good sign among former diplomats.Joly posted on social media that the Canadian government looks forward to working with Pete Hoekstra to strengthen bilateral ties and advance shared priorities between the two nations.
We look forward to working to strengthening the ties between our two countries, as close allies and neighbours, and continue advancing our shared priorities.Trump announced on Wednesday that Hoekstra, a former member of Congress for Michigan, will be his next U.S. ambassador to Canada. Joly is currently in Washington meeting with U.S. senators from both parties to talk trade and security.
Hoekstra will still have to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, but his early nomination is being taken as a good sign among former diplomats.Joly, Blinken push to get B.C. river treaty through U.S. Congress before Trump governmentTrump commerce pick Lutnick an unknown quantity as Ottawa ramps up lobby efforts in U.S.International Relations and Global Issues
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