Canada’s government has shown no indication of expelling U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra despite public pressure from a petition exceeding 200,000 signatures and ongoing trade tensions with the Trump administration. Expulsion under the Vienna Convention represents a severe diplomatic rupture rarely invoked between close allies over policy disagreements or public statements, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s administration has prioritized continued engagement amid tariff disputes and negotiations. Parliamentary debate on the petition is scheduled for the fall, yet analysts across outlets note the low likelihood of government action, consistent with historical patterns where such steps require egregious conduct beyond current frictions. Realistic shifts could stem from abrupt escalation in bilateral disputes or direct interference claims, though these remain improbable before year-end.