Do Canadians really need to be hearing from Pete Hoekstra this much? |
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra participates in an interview at the United States Embassy in Ottawa on Dec. 9.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
Peter Donolo is co-host of the Red Passport podcast. David Herle is the host of the Herle Burly podcast.
The official residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Canada is truly magnificent. Ringed by 10 acres of private, park-like grounds, the rambling mansion sits in splendid isolation from the surrounding Rockcliffe Park neighbourhood in Ottawa.
This winter, Canadians should give its current inhabitant, Pete Hoekstra, more time to discover its many charms. Much, much more time.
Since arriving in Canada last spring, Mr. Hoekstra has been very busy. To be precise, when it comes to Canada-U.S. relations, the ambassador has missed no opportunity to add insult to the continuing injury to our country wrought by President Donald Trump.
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