"The U.S. ambassador to Canada delivered an expletive-laced tirade at Ontario's trade representative at an event in Ottawa on Monday, multiple witnesses tell CBC News. Word spread quickly through some of the most powerful circles in Ottawa and Washington after the encounter, which happened during the Canadian American Business Council's state of the relationship event at the National Gallery of Canada."
"One witness said Hoekstra appeared to be upset about the anti-tariff ad that the province recently ran on television in the U.S., which has infuriated President Donald Trump. The witness said Hoekstra could be heard using the F-word and also mentioned Ontario Premier Doug Ford by name. The sources spoke with CBC News on the condition that they not be named."
"The event, which in past years has involved speeches from both U.S. and Canadian ambassadors this year only included prepared remarks from Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman. At a news conference on Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Hoekstra to make amends with Paterson. Pete, you've gotta call Dave up and apologize. It's simple. You know, the cheese slipped off the cracker. I get it, you're ticked off, but call the guy up, because you're a good guy and Dave'"
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra verbally attacked Ontario trade representative David Paterson with expletives at a Canada-U.S. business event in Ottawa. Multiple witnesses reported the tirade during the Canadian American Business Council's state of the relationship gathering at the National Gallery of Canada. Witnesses said Hoekstra appeared upset about an Ontario anti-tariff television ad that has angered President Donald Trump. After the ad, Trump halted trade talks with Canada and threatened a 10 percent tariff on Canadian goods. Canada's ambassador gave prepared remarks; Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Hoekstra to call Paterson and apologize.
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