# Ambassadors at Odds in U.S.-Canada Tensions | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-09-06T11:21:36+00:00
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A sharp divide is emerging in U.S.-Canada diplomacy, as former ambassador Bruce Heyman passionately champions Canada on social media—wearing “Lake Ontario” hats and calling Americans “proudly pro-Canadian”—while current ambassador Pete Hoekstra faces a 260,000-signature petition for remarks deemed offensive by Canadians. Heyman, who served under Obama and now runs a Canada-U.S. business, contrasts sharply with Hoekstra, Trump’s appointee, whose comments about Canada’s economic role and national identity have deepened tensions. Both hail from trade-affected states, yet their vastly different diplomatic styles reflect a broader fracture in the bilateral relationship—one that’s turning personal politics into a public spectacle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1d96244205f8845c

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