Pete Hoekstra Cancels Event in Canada

Pete Hoekstra, the US ambassador to Canada, cancelled a speaking event in Ottawa.

He was called to DC for urgent meetings and can't attend the event today.

Hoekstra was to speak at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference on Friday.

His session is removed from the conference website and his picture is gone.

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