Bilateral tensions between Canada and the United States have risen amid tariff threats and public disputes over trade and sovereignty issues, yet the Canadian government has shown no signs of pursuing formal expulsion of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. A petition with over 70,000 signatures calling for him to be declared persona non grata gained attention in mid-August 2026 and is slated for parliamentary presentation in the fall, but analysts note it is unlikely to drive official policy amid active trade negotiations. Expelling an ambassador represents a severe diplomatic step with limited precedent between the close allies, supporting the 95.5% trader consensus on "No." Realistic shifts could still occur from major escalations in trade disputes, direct provocations prompting government action, or unexpected political developments before the December 31 deadline.
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if Canada expels the United States Ambassador to Canada between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by Canada requiring the United States Ambassador to leave Canada, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to Canada will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Canadian government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Bilateral tensions between Canada and the United States have risen amid tariff threats and public disputes over trade and sovereignty issues, yet the Canadian government has shown no signs of pursuing formal expulsion of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. A petition with over 70,000 signatures calling for him to be declared persona non grata gained attention in mid-August 2026 and is slated for parliamentary presentation in the fall, but analysts note it is unlikely to drive official policy amid active trade negotiations. Expelling an ambassador represents a severe diplomatic step with limited precedent between the close allies, supporting the 95.5% trader consensus on "No." Realistic shifts could still occur from major escalations in trade disputes, direct provocations prompting government action, or unexpected political developments before the December 31 deadline.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Canada expels the United States Ambassador to Canada between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by Canada requiring the United States Ambassador to leave Canada, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to Canada will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Canadian government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by Canada requiring the United States Ambassador to leave Canada, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to Canada will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Canadian government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Aug 13, 2026, 5:03 AM ET
Volume
$96End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Aug 13, 2026, 5:03 AM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if Canada expels the United States Ambassador to Canada between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by Canada requiring the United States Ambassador to leave Canada, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to Canada will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Canadian government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Bilateral tensions between Canada and the United States have risen amid tariff threats and public disputes over trade and sovereignty issues, yet the Canadian government has shown no signs of pursuing formal expulsion of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. A petition with over 70,000 signatures calling for him to be declared persona non grata gained attention in mid-August 2026 and is slated for parliamentary presentation in the fall, but analysts note it is unlikely to drive official policy amid active trade negotiations. Expelling an ambassador represents a severe diplomatic step with limited precedent between the close allies, supporting the 95.5% trader consensus on "No." Realistic shifts could still occur from major escalations in trade disputes, direct provocations prompting government action, or unexpected political developments before the December 31 deadline.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Canada expels the United States Ambassador to Canada between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by Canada requiring the United States Ambassador to leave Canada, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to Canada will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Canadian government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by Canada requiring the United States Ambassador to leave Canada, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to Canada will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Canadian government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$96End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Aug 13, 2026, 5:03 AM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Bilateral tensions between Canada and the United States have risen amid tariff threats and public disputes over trade and sovereignty issues, yet the Canadian government has shown no signs of pursuing formal expulsion of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. A petition with over 70,000 signatures calling for him to be declared persona non grata gained attention in mid-August 2026 and is slated for parliamentary presentation in the fall, but analysts note it is unlikely to drive official policy amid active trade negotiations. Expelling an ambassador represents a severe diplomatic step with limited precedent between the close allies, supporting the 95.5% trader consensus on "No." Realistic shifts could still occur from major escalations in trade disputes, direct provocations prompting government action, or unexpected political developments before the December 31 deadline.
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