skip to main content

Trump nominates former congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada

Michigan Republican Party Chairperson Pete Hoekstra gives a thumbs up during a watch party on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Suburban Showplace Collection in Novi, Mich. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has picked a former Michigan congressman as his upcoming administration's ambassador to Canada.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

By The Canadian Press

Posted November 20, 2024 8:22 pm.

WASHINGTON — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has picked a former Michigan congressman as his upcoming administration’s ambassador to Canada.

Trump said in a statement that Pete Hoekstra would help him “once again put America first.”

Hoekstra thanked Trump on social media platform X, saying he was honoured for the opportunity.

He must still be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Hoekstra served as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump’s first term as president.

The current U.S. envoy to Canada, David Cohen, has held the post since 2021.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 20, 2024.

The Canadian Press

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

'Immoral depravity': Two men convicted in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba

'Immoral depravity': Two men convicted in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba

A jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes Friday before convicting two men on human smuggling charges in a case where a family from India froze to death in Manitoba while trying to walk across...

10h ago

Officer shoots, kills armed teen on northern Manitoba First Nation: RCMP

Officer shoots, kills armed teen on northern Manitoba First Nation: RCMP

A police officer fatally shot an armed teenager on a First Nation north of Lake Winnipeg, RCMP said Friday. Mounties said it followed a report earlier in the day that a man was "agitated" and armed...

10h ago

First case of clade I mpox in Canada confirmed in Manitoba

First case of clade I mpox in Canada confirmed in Manitoba

MonkeyPox has arrived in Manitoba but the risk to the overall public is low. Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care announced the diagnosis Friday, saying it’s a travel-related case associated...

10h ago

Train derails after collision with semitruck: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police says part of Fermor Avenue near the Perimeter Highway is closed due to a collision involving a train causing a derailment. WPS responded to a report that a train had derailed after colliding...

11h ago

Top Stories

'Immoral depravity': Two men convicted in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba

'Immoral depravity': Two men convicted in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba

A jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes Friday before convicting two men on human smuggling charges in a case where a family from India froze to death in Manitoba while trying to walk across...

10h ago

Officer shoots, kills armed teen on northern Manitoba First Nation: RCMP

Officer shoots, kills armed teen on northern Manitoba First Nation: RCMP

A police officer fatally shot an armed teenager on a First Nation north of Lake Winnipeg, RCMP said Friday. Mounties said it followed a report earlier in the day that a man was "agitated" and armed...

10h ago

First case of clade I mpox in Canada confirmed in Manitoba

First case of clade I mpox in Canada confirmed in Manitoba

MonkeyPox has arrived in Manitoba but the risk to the overall public is low. Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care announced the diagnosis Friday, saying it’s a travel-related case associated...

10h ago

Train derails after collision with semitruck: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police says part of Fermor Avenue near the Perimeter Highway is closed due to a collision involving a train causing a derailment. WPS responded to a report that a train had derailed after colliding...

11h ago

Most Watched Today

Bombers and Jets fans excited for what’s ahead

Bombers and Jets fans excited for what’s ahead

Excitement is through the roof for Winnipeg Sports fans as the Blue Bombers officially clinched the West Division, and the Jets return home on an 8-game win streak. Neve Van Pelt reports.

Winnipeg Comiccon Day 3: Special Guest Interview

Winnipeg Comiccon Day 3: Special Guest Interview

CityNews reporter Joanne Roberts sat down with Buffy the Vampire Slayer star, James Marsters, on the last day of Winnipeg Comiccon.

U.S. Human smuggling trial ends with guilty verdicts

U.S. Human smuggling trial ends with guilty verdicts

After a five-day trial, Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand have been found guilty on four charges related to human smuggling. Joanne Roberts reports.

8h ago

Winnipeg Wesmen Men’s Volleyball off to best start in 27 years

Winnipeg Wesmen Men’s Volleyball off to best start in 27 years

The University of Winnipeg Wesmen are 8-0 to start the season, good for the best record in the country, and they have their sights set on winning the national title. Eddie Huband has the story.

9h ago

Trans filmmaker wins pitch competition hosted by OurToba Film Network

Trans filmmaker wins pitch competition hosted by OurToba Film Network

Emerging filmmaker Ande Brown says he’s ready for new, positive stories to be told about the trans community. Joanne Roberts has the story.

9h ago