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John Ivison: The U.S. ambassador blurts out Donald Trump’s bluff
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John Ivison: The U.S. ambassador blurts out Donald Trump’s bluff
The message from the U.S. ambassador in Ottawa seems to be that Canadians should ignore whatever comes out of the White House
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By John Ivison
Published Jun 11, 2026
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra. PHOTO BY TONY CALDWELL /Postmedia
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